Frances Budget Deficit to Be 4.4% of GDP in 2014

The video discusses France's struggle to meet EU budget deficit targets, highlighting a 4.4% deficit against the 3% target. Economic challenges, including weak growth and high structural deficit, are explored. France's reform efforts, such as reducing business taxes and labor regulation, face public backlash and strikes. International pressure, particularly from Germany, and political shifts, like the National Front's Senate seats, complicate reform efforts.

What is the budget deficit target for France as per the Eurozone's expectations?

• 4.3%

• 5.8%

• 3%

• 4.4%

Which of the following measures is France implementing to reduce its budget deficit?

• Raising the retirement age

• Increasing taxes on businesses

• Loosening labor regulations

• Expanding monopolies in the service sector

What is the amount of cuts France plans to implement in 2015?

• €30 billion

• €21 billion

• €15 billion

• €10 billion

Which groups in France have been striking against the economic reforms?

• Bankers and investors

• Pharmacists and notaries

• Farmers and fishermen

• Teachers and students

What political change has made it more difficult for France to pass economic reforms?

• A change in the Prime Minister

• A new tax policy

• The National Front winning seats in the Senate

• An increase in public spending