CLEAN : France unveils financial fight against terrorism

The video discusses measures to combat terrorism financing by reducing the cash payment limit from 3,000 to 1,000 euros and implementing automatic reporting for cash transactions over 10,000 euros within a month. It highlights the issue of low-cost terrorism, where small sums are used to finance attacks. The video also covers the policy of freezing assets of individuals posing a threat, including financial and real estate assets, across the EU. Finally, it emphasizes the need to change current habits to prevent misuse of financial systems for terrorism.

What is the new cash payment limit set to be effective from September 1, 2015?

• 3,000 euros

• 1,000 euros

• 5,000 euros

• 2,000 euros

What triggers the automatic reporting of cash transactions?

• Deposits or withdrawals over 10,000 euros in a month

• Any cash transaction

• Purchases over 1,000 euros

• Transactions over 5,000 euros in a week

How do individuals finance small-scale terrorism according to the video?

• By receiving government grants

• Through legitimate business operations

• By accumulating small amounts through minor illegal activities

• Through large-scale corporate fraud

What types of assets are included in the freezing policy?

• Only foreign investments

• Financial and property assets

• Only cash holdings

• Only bank accounts

Why is it important to change current habits in the fight against terrorism?

• To support local businesses

• To promote tourism

• To prevent misuse of financial systems for illegal purposes

• To increase consumer spending