Macron Loads 2020 Budget With Tax Cuts to Appease Yellow Vests

Macron Loads 2020 Budget With Tax Cuts to Appease Yellow Vests

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The video discusses the French government's tax cuts aimed at addressing the yellow vest protests and boosting economic growth. The lowest income tax rate will be reduced, housing levies phased out, and bonuses provided to low earners. Despite these measures, challenges such as Brexit and high national debt persist. The budget prioritizes social issues over technical fiscal reforms, with most benefits directed towards households.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new lowest income tax rate proposed in France?

10%

11%

12%

14%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected economic growth rate for France in 2020?

1.0%

1.3%

1.5%

2.0%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the tax cuts is allocated to households and families?

100%

90%

70%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the special bonuses reintroduced by Emmanuel Macron?

Economic Boost Bonus

Primacron

Yellow Vest Bonus

Macron Bonus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the French Finance Minister's view on the budget?

It is a technical budget.

It is a financial reform.

It is a temporary measure.

It is a political choice.