Bruno Le Maire announces “the deferral of payment of charges” for degraded businesses and “the possibility of extending the sales by one week”

After a fourth night of urban violence, Bercy presented aid for traders. Damage to shops and looting of shops took place in several cities in France after the death of Nahel, killed during a police check on June 27. During a press conference on Saturday July 1, Bruno Le Maire asked insurers to extend the reporting deadlines, reduce deductibles and quickly compensate professionals who were victims of the riots. He also announced that traders “in trouble” could benefit from “deferral of payment of social security and tax charges”.

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Bruno Le Maire also asked the banks “the greatest understanding in terms of processing deadlines” damaged traders and contractors. Making an inventory, the Minister identified 250 tobacconists, 250 bank branches, 200 large retail stores, fast food outlets, and a number of small fashion and sporting goods shops that were run down.

Report claims “as soon as possible”

The minister said that traders “in trouble” could benefit from “deferral of payment of social security and tax charges”. He also instructed the Minister Delegate for SMEs and Trade, Olivia Grégoire, to study “the possibility of extending sales for a week”for affected businesses that would like it.

Bruno Le Maire invited traders “affected by acts of vandalism” to be declared “as soon as possible” claims to their insurance and expressed its support for contractors and employees “shocked”. Crisis cells are reactivated in each department and “we want to provide quick and strong answers”said the Minister, noting that “90 to 95% of traders are covered by claims and damage insurance”.