Countdown to the French Election

Countdown to the French Election

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms, which have led to significant improvements in the French economy, such as increased profit margins and new business creation. It also covers Macron's pandemic response strategy, which helped the economy rebound faster than neighboring countries. The video then shifts to Macron's political positioning, highlighting his unique background and the challenges he faces in the upcoming elections, with the French electorate veering right and the potential impact of various political alliances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key strategies Macron used to support the French economy during the pandemic?

Cutting public sector jobs

Increasing import tariffs

Implementing a 'whatever the cost' strategy

Reducing taxes for large corporations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Macron's political stance shifted over time?

From left-leaning to centrist

From right-leaning to left-leaning

From centrist to right-leaning

From far-right to centrist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two candidates are battling for second place in the polls?

Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande

Yannick Jadot and Anne Hidalgo

Valerie Pecresse and Marine Le Pen

Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Yannick Jadot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the electorate does the combined left-wing parties hold?

10%

20%

30%

40%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the Republican candidate reaches the second round of elections?

The election could be postponed

Macron could win by a large margin

Macron could lose re-election

The left-wing parties could unite