After the disappointment of December for the world of culture - which has not seen its theaters, cinemas and performance halls reopen - it is the turn of catering professionals, in particular, to wait for an outcome.
Bars, restaurants and gyms could indeed reopen on January 20, if the situation permits.
In parallel with this significant health news, many new features are expected for the first weeks of 2021.
Entry into force of Brexit
Among them, Brexit.
After more than four years of discussions, the representatives of the Member States of the EU gave the green light on Monday for the provisional application of the post-Brexit agreement concluded between Brussels and London.
After formal approval by the Twenty-Seven, the text will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by Thursday to allow its entry into force on January 1, 2021.
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Its application will be temporary until February 28 (unless another deadline is decided on by both parties), pending ratification by the European Parliament.
The institution, whose green light is essential, could thus organize an extraordinary plenary session at the end of February to vote on the text.
This agreement will notably have consequences for trade relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union, in particular as regards the import and export of products and fishing.
Identity card required for new bikes
Another novelty: from January 1, new bicycles sold in stores must bear a "
unique identifier
" to which the owner's contact details will be attached.
"
Beyond the dissuasive effect, the police who will be equipped and trained to consult the national file will be able to contact the owner directly when a bicycle is found
", indicated in a press release the ministries of the 'Interior and Ecological Transition.
This obligation will come into force on July 1, 2021 for used vehicles sold in stores.
Every year, around 300,000 households are victims of bicycle theft.
Entry into force of the APL reform
Scheduled for more than two years, the reform of housing assistance (APL) will come into force on January 1.
So far, the calculation of this aid takes into account the income received two years earlier by the beneficiary.
From now on, they will be calculated on the basis of the income of the last twelve months, with an update every three months.
The objective is to better adapt the aid to the situation of beneficiaries "
in real time
".
Postponed several times, its implementation first encountered major technical difficulties within the family allowance funds, then the health crisis.
Automatic increase of the minimum wage
The automatic revaluation of the minimum wage on January 1 should be around 1%, an increase of around 15 euros, to reach a little more than 1,554 euros gross per month.
The minimum wage benefits each year from a mechanical increase calculated according to two criteria: the inflation observed for the 20% of households with the lowest incomes and half of the gain in purchasing power of the basic hourly wage of workers and employees (SHBOE) .
On January 1, 2020, the minimum wage had been increased by 1.2%, without a boost for 2.25 million beneficiaries.
It currently stands at 1,219 euros net monthly (1,539.42 euros gross).
Increase in postal rates
The post office will increase its rates on January 1, 2021. In detail, the price of the green stamp - for a letter delivered within 48 hours in mainland France - will drop from 97 cents to 1.08 euros (+ 11.3%).
That of the red stamp - for priority mail (D + 1) - will increase from 1.16 to 1.28 euros (+ 10.3%).
The “
Ecopli
” - the cheapest formula for a shipment in four days on average - will
drop
from 95 cents to 1.06 euros (+ 11.6%).
The “
tracking
”
sticker,
which provides information on the routing and distribution of items, priority or not, will be reduced from 45 to 48 cents.
This development, validated by the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (Arcep), "
makes it possible to ensure the sustainability of the universal service
" in a "
context of an acceleration in the drop in volumes of mail
" transported, justified La Poste in a press release.
Regulated gas prices increase by 0.2%
The regulated gas prices applied by Engie will increase slightly, by 0.2%, on January 1, the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) announced on Tuesday, December 22.
This increase “
is 0.1% for customers who use gas for cooking, 0.1% for those who have dual use, cooking and hot water, and 0.2% for homes that heat themselves. gas,
”she detailed.
Tightening of rules for rental platforms
Any platform that publishes a furnished tourist rental offer must specify whether it comes from an individual or a professional from January 1, 2021, according to a decree of December 14, 2020.
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MaPrimeRénov 'extended
From January 1, 2021, the MaPrimeRenov 'scheme will be extended to everyone, without means-testing.
Thus, energy renovation work started from 1 October will be eligible for this aid for the energy renovation of housing, retroactively.
Tightening of the automobile penalty
The 2021 budget increases the CO2 penalty for the purchase of polluting vehicles.
From January 1, the entry threshold will be lowered from 138 to 133 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted per kilometer.
Indeed, since February, this device targets all vehicles emitting more than 138 grams of CO2 per kilometer and goes up to 20,000 euros for the purchase of the most polluting.
The government smoothed its tightening over three years, with a threshold of 128 g in 2022 and 123 g in 2023, and an increase in the ceiling of the penalty of 10,000 euros per year.
100% reimbursement for hearing aids
From January 1, policyholders choosing hearing aids included in the “100% health” scheme will be fully reimbursed.
“
The price of entry-level devices (“ class 1 ”) will be capped at 950 euros (instead of 1,100 euros in 2020) for people over 20 years old.
240 euros will be covered by health insurance and 710 euros by additional health,
”says the administration.
For more sophisticated models (“
class 2
”), ie outside of “
100% health
”, prices will remain free and reimbursement may vary from 400 to 1700 euros.
Walk-in showers in the new
The obligation to build walk-in showers in new dwellings will come into force on January 1, 2021, according to a decree published in the Official Journal on September 17, 2020. Ground-floor apartments and single-family houses ( except those built for their owner's own use) whose permits have been deposited from January 1, 2021. As of July 2021, this obligation will be extended to all apartments served by a lift.
This measure aims to improve the accessibility of the bathrooms in these homes to people with reduced mobility.
Precariousness premium in the public service
From January 1, 2021, a public service employee will be entitled to an end-of-contract indemnity called “
precariousness bonus
”.
"
This provision concerns fixed-term contracts (CDD) concluded from January 1, 2021 in the State civil service and the territorial and hospital public services
", specifies the administration.
The amount of this compensation, paid at the latest one month after the end of the contract, corresponds to "
10% of the total gross compensation received by the agent during the duration of his contract, renewal included
", details a decree published in the
Journal official
October 25, 2020.
For the "
precariousness bonus
" to be granted, the duration of the contract, including renewal, must be less than or equal to 1 year with gross remuneration less than or equal to 3078.83 euros per month, can we read on the website of the French administration.
This aid will only be paid if the fixed-term contract is carried out until its end.
On the other hand, it will not be due "
if the agent refuses the conclusion of an employment contract of indefinite duration (CDI) to occupy the same job or a similar job with the same employer, accompanied by at least equivalent remuneration.
», Indicates the decree.
End of the universal solidarity fund
The "
universal
"
Solidarity Fund of
up to 1,500 euros per month for all sectors will stop on December 31, announced the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire on Friday December 4 on RMC / BFMTV, confirming the schedule provided by the government.
This system had been put in place to support companies weakened by the Covid-19 crisis.
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The last corrected budget for 2020 provides for 20 billion euros of expenditure for the Solidarity Fund, which is the second largest item of emergency aid after partial unemployment with 34 billion.
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