Basic Facts
What is the most visited art museum in this country?
the Louvre
Is France's economy slow-growing or fast-growing?
Slow-growing.
What is one way the government incentivizes working beyond the retirement age?
They offer an increase in the amount of money in the pension.
What are people protesting?
The raising of the retirement age.
What does Macron want to change the retirement age to?
64 years old.
What is the original retirement age in France?
62 years.
How is the manufacturing in France right now?
Not enough labor.
How is the retirement age in France compared to other countries?
Relatively low. (example, America's retirement age is 67)
How many protestors are in France right now?
900,000
Is there a lack or surplus of money in circulation in France's economy? (based on other information)
a lack of money
Is it true that it is illegal to throw out food in France?
Yes
List one way the bill would (potentially) benefit the economy
* Makes the economy competitive
* more money in the economy
* more labor
Was there a vote for the raising of the retirement age?
No. Macron used constitutional power to pass the change without a vote.
How many people are protesting in the capital alone?
100,000
How long would one have to work in order to receive the full pension?
43 years
What is the largest country in Europe (excluding Russia)?
France
What are they protesting other than the raising of the retirement age?
Macron's bypass of Parliament
Why does Macron(France's president) want to raise the retirement age?
The economy is going towards a deficit, there needs to be more money in the system, and he wants to balance the economy.