As Nicolas Sarkozy takes over as President of France, he faces a difficult economic situation. Poor economic growth, worsening international competitiveness and a worrying level of unemployment and social unrest mean that he has much to do. His approach will inevitably be controversial and the extent to which he is able to implement his promised reforms may depend on how well he can carry the main stakeholders with him.
Les misérables: France’s unhappy position BBC News Online (7/5/07)
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| 1. | Explain the principal economic policies that Sarkozy has promised to implement. |
| 2. | Discuss the economic problems faced by France. |
| 3. | Analyse the economic constraints faced by Nicolas Sarkozy as he tries to implement his policies. |
| 4. | Assess the likely success of the economic policies promised by Sarkozy. |