
France Presidential Elections and its Impact on European Union
Avnish26 Posted 16 Apr. in #France #European Union #Presidential CandidatesFrance is one of the founding member of EU and it have most significant impact of economic policies of Eropean Union. France strongly influence the euro regions economic and social policy decisions. As it have significant impact, so the country's Presidential poll will have strong impact on the euro, influencing whether it continues its long running weakening trend or even in euro's reversal towards greater strength in the upcoming time.
France economy approximately represents 15% of total GDP of European Union. Politically, France is important decision maker in Europe. The nation elects 74 of 751 seats in the European Parliament, or close to 10%. Some parliamentary decisions require a simple majority and others require an absolute majority. France has 29 of the 352 votes on the EU Council of Ministers and 260 votes are needed on the council for a majority. The council of ministers, whose members are appointed by the respective EU governments, shares legislative responsibility with members of parliament, who are elected directly by EU citizens.
Main issues in France's next elections are varied, which includes how to tackle the France's high unemployment rate as well as the nation…