"
We must do everything to avoid a general reconfinement
", advances Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, on BFM this morning.
"
Aid during the curfew costs one billion euros but the cost would be 15 to 20 billion per month for a generalized reconfinement
".
Regarding possible exceptions granted to cinemas and theaters in areas where curfews are the rule, "
I am against all exemptions except for health personnel and there are always other possible exceptions
," replied Bruno Le Maire.
But the minister advocates "
simple rules
".
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Another subject, that of loans guaranteed by the State, "
they could be repaid not in one year but in two years
".
The minister pledged to defend the measure in Brussels.
With his European counterparts, he will also discuss US customs sanctions.
"
The WTO authorizes Europe to respond to American sanctions, we will do so on a number of products (...) Europe must prepare to impose sanctions on the United States
", announces the tenant of Bercy.
To fight against poverty, can the RSA be paid for at least 25 years?
"
It is not our philosophy
", replies the minister.
“
We will not leave anyone
behind,” insists Bruno Le Maire, however, who leaves it to the Prime Minister to announce tomorrow the device for the fight against poverty.
Regarding paid leave for catering employees, "
it is a cause for concern for restaurant owners, we will respond to it
", also announces the Minister.
He also says that it is necessary to “
accelerate on the establishment of a pandemic insurance plan.
There will be no retroactivity
”, however, Bruno Le Maire specifies.
Regarding the next motor vehicle penalty, the Minister confirms that “
there will be a tax on vehicles of over 1.8 tonnes.
But there will be exceptions: electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles and vehicles for large families
”, tempers Bruno Le Maire.
Finally, concerning the Suez / Veolia merger, as it stands, "
it's indecent
", laments the minister.
“
The State is committed so that the operation is done on an amicable basis.
But we have confused speed and haste.
It would have taken more time to find an amicable agreement
”.
