France: Global Finance and the World Economy – Score: +0.75
The issues concerning the world economy and global finance were discussed during the Deauville Summit. In the Deauville Declaration issued on 27 May 2011 the G8 leaders stated that they “agreed to remain focused on the action required to enhance the sustainability of public finances, to strengthen the recovery and foster employment, to reduce risks and ensure strong, sustainable and balanced growth, including structural reforms.” Because the G8 reaffirmed its support of the G20’s economic policies, “mitigating commodity price volatility, and strengthening the international monetary system”, France receives a score of 0.75.