VOICED : Tercera semana de huelga en Francia sin perspectivas de acuerdo antes de Navidad

VOICED : Tercera semana de huelga en Francia sin perspectivas de acuerdo antes de Navidad

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the third week of strikes in France against a controversial pension reform. The government views the reform as essential for financial stability, while unions see it as a social regression. Negotiations are stalled, with unions demanding the reform's withdrawal as a precondition. President Macron, delegating negotiations to his prime minister, hints at possible concessions but refuses to withdraw the reform.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the ongoing strike in France?

A new tax policy

Pension reform

Healthcare reform

Education policy changes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's justification for the pension reform?

To enhance education funding

To increase employment

To balance the financial system

To improve healthcare services

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unions' main argument against the pension reform?

It will lead to higher taxes

It will increase unemployment

It represents a social regression

It will reduce healthcare benefits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unions' condition for starting negotiations?

Increasing wages

Improving working conditions

Withdrawing the reform

Reducing working hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President Macron's position on the pension reform?

He might make concessions but won't withdraw the reform

He will not make any concessions

He is willing to withdraw the reform

He has not commented on the reform