Union delares PM's austerity cuts a declaration of war

Union delares PM's austerity cuts a declaration of war

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The Prime Minister announced a policy that will significantly reduce the income of public and private sector workers, as well as pensioners, by over 4 billion euros. This reduction is expected to lead to decreased family incomes, reduced consumption, business bankruptcies, job losses, increased unemployment, and greater social inequality. The policy has been met with public disapproval, and there is a call for unity to oppose it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main financial impact announced by the Prime Minister?

Introduction of new taxes

Reduction in worker and pensioner incomes

Increase in social benefits

Increase in public sector wages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the expected outcomes of the policy on family incomes?

Stability in employment rates

Significant decrease in family incomes

Rise in consumer spending

Increase in savings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the policy affect businesses according to the transcript?

Increase in business investments

Stability in market competition

Rise in business bankruptcies

Growth in small enterprises

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What social issues are expected to rise due to the policy?

Decrease in poverty

Increase in social equality

Rise in unemployment and social exclusion

Improvement in public health

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested public response to the policy?

Wait for further announcements

Support the policy

Ignore the policy

Unite to oppose the policy