The reopening date of January 20, 2021 is not guaranteed for restaurants and other establishments that are still closed.
This is what the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire said on Monday.
“
I cannot tell you for sure that we will reopen bars and restaurants on January 20.
It would be taking an excessive risk to say that
”, he explained on Franceinfo.
The minister said that discussions are planned "
to find out how they can restart
".
In the meantime, their reopening remains conditional on the evolution of the epidemic.
To help the industry survive, Bruno Le Maire confirmed that the aid would be maintained next year and that others could be put in place.
“
We want to cover all their fixed costs.
If additional measures are needed here or there, we will be there,
”he explained.
“
Everything is not yet on the table.
It is not just a question of 'whatever the cost', it is also a question of psychological support.
Those who suffer the most must be supported the most
”.
The catering sector, accompanied by that of the hotel industry and other branches impacted by the closures, has planned to demonstrate this Monday in Paris to denounce these uncertainties and calls for the reopening of establishments "
as quickly as possible
".
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