VOICED : German anti euro party surfs wave of EU bailout hostility

VOICED : German anti euro party surfs wave of EU bailout hostility

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The video discusses the growing discontent in Germany with the EU amid an economic crisis, highlighting the Alternative for Germany (AFD) party's rising popularity. The AFD's main policy is to eliminate the euro and return to a national currency, resonating with a portion of German voters. The party also aims to address broader issues like tax, pensions, energy, and immigration, positioning itself against traditional conservative parties. The AFD is characterized as a Euroskeptic and populist party, with a controversial past statement from its leader, Burnt Looker, which he has since distanced himself from.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main policy of the party discussed in the first section?

To eliminate the euro and return to a national currency

To promote renewable energy

To increase taxes

To reduce immigration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas does the AfD's election platform cover, as mentioned in the second section?

Technology and innovation

Defense and foreign policy

Tax, pensions, energy, and immigration

Healthcare and education

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the AfD play in the political landscape according to the second section?

A populist political party within the Euroskeptic movement

A traditional conservative party

A socialist party focusing on workers' rights

A liberal party advocating for EU integration

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party is mentioned as a predecessor to the AfD in the final section?

The Republicans

The Liberal Democrats

The Green Party

The Social Democrats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial statement did a party member make, as discussed in the final section?

Taxes should be lowered for the wealthy

Foreigners living on social welfare are the dregs of society

The euro should be strengthened

Immigration should be increased