French PM Could Resign on Monday: Parisien

French PM Could Resign on Monday: Parisien

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The transcript discusses the process of government reshuffles in France, where the entire government resigns if more than a few ministers are changed. This is a standard procedure and not as dramatic as it sounds. Currently, President Macron is facing political challenges, including the resignation of his interior minister. A wider reshuffle is expected to project dynamism and address political issues. The reshuffle is anticipated soon, as a new interior minister is needed before the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the typical procedure in France when more than a few ministers are to be changed?

Only the ministers being replaced resign.

The president appoints new ministers without any resignations.

The entire government resigns and is renamed with some changes.

A public vote is held to decide the new ministers.

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Why is McCall considering a wider reshuffle of his government?

To reduce the number of ministers.

To project a sense of dynamism and provide a new impulse.

To increase the salaries of the ministers.

To comply with international regulations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What recent event has prompted McCall to consider a government reshuffle?

The resignation of the interior minister.

A new law passed by the parliament.

An international summit.

A financial crisis.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the urgency behind the timing of the reshuffle?

The president is going on a foreign trip.

The weekly cabinet meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.

A new budget needs to be approved.

A national holiday is approaching.

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By when does McCall want the new interior minister to be in place?

By the start of the new year.

By the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

By the next election.

By the end of the month.