CLEAN : Wealthy Bavaria frets over jobs in run-up

CLEAN : Wealthy Bavaria frets over jobs in run-up

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses Neumarkt, a wealthy region in Germany with low unemployment but challenges in recruiting production staff. The upcoming Bavarian state election, dominated by the Christian Social Union (CSU), is crucial for addressing employment issues. The CSU proposes integrating more foreign workers to solve labor shortages. Demographic changes, such as an aging population, pose additional challenges. The CSU is expected to maintain its leadership, potentially strengthening its sister party, the CDU, in the national election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge businesses in Neumarkt face despite the town's economic prosperity?

High unemployment rate

Difficulty in recruiting production staff

Insufficient financial resources

Lack of sales personnel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party has been leading in Bavaria for over 50 years?

Green Party

Christian Social Union

Free Democratic Party

Social Democratic Party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution do conservative Catholics propose for the employment problem in Neumarkt?

Investing in technology

Increasing local taxes

Reducing working hours

Encouraging more foreign workers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What demographic challenge is Neumarkt facing?

Aging population with fewer young people

Overpopulation

High immigration rates

Increasing birth rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome for the CSU in the upcoming elections?

Maintaining leadership without an absolute majority

Losing leadership

Achieving an absolute majority

Forming a coalition with the Green Party