VOICED: French workers stage mass street protests over crisis

What was the main reason for the large-scale protests in France?

• Dissatisfaction with the handling of the economic crisis

• Introduction of new social benefits

• Support for President Nicolas Sarkozy

• Celebration of a national holiday

What were the protestors in Paris demanding?

• Lower taxes

• Better wages and greater economic protection

• More public holidays

• Increased military spending

What was the government's response to the protestors' demands?

• They agreed to all demands

• They reduced taxes

• They increased social spending

• They ruled out any new social spending

According to a poll, what percentage of French people supported the strike?

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%

• 78%

What is a potential consequence of ignoring the unions' demands?

• Increased government popularity

• Economic growth

• An explosive situation

• Decrease in unemployment