The government has announced new financial aid for confined farmers

Covid-19: Government Announces New Financial Aid For Farmers

This allowance, up to 112 euros per day, can be paid to those forced to stay at home, to babysit, or to have contracted the coronavirus. Up to 112 euros per day: this is what farmers affected by the Covid-19 will now be able to touch. The ministries of Agriculture, Health and Action and Public Accounts announced Wednesday 29th April […]

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Extension of confinement is "fascist" and "not democratic" for Elon Musk

United States: Extension of Confinement is “Fascist” and “Not Democratic” for Elon Musk

EPIDEMIC: Confinement has been extended in California and in particular in Fremont, the city housing the American Tesla plant near San Francisco For Elon Musk, extending the confinement to stem the spread of the Covid-19 is “fascist,” said the whimsical boss of Tesla on Wednesday during the conference call analyzing the company’s quarterly results. “The extension of confinement (…) forcibly imprisons people […]

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For the first time since 1940, Argus freezes its recovery rating on used vehicles.

Used Cars: The Argus Suspends its Rating During the Confinement Period

For the first time since 1940, the Argus group has frozen its famous rating, a benchmark for the prices of used cars. The objective: to avoid a collapse in the value of goods. Are you planning to have your car taken back by a professional, but confinement prevented you from doing so? Good news: you can hope to resell it […]

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After deconfinement, on May 11th, Teleworking should be maintained

Deconfinement: Teleworking Should be Maintained as Much as Possible

For the resumption of business activity after deconfinement on May 11th, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe wishes above all to guarantee the safety and health of employees. The companies must maintain their activity whatever happens, even if all employees can not take the way to work at the decontainment.  Prime Minister Edouard Philippe presented this Tuesday 28th April 2020 to the […]

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All shops can reopen on May 11th after deconfinement, except bars and restaurants

Deconfinement: All Shops Will Be Able to Reopen on May 11th, Except Cafes and Restaurants

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe presented this Tuesday 28th April 2020 his plan to restart the country from May 11th. Here’s what to remember about businesses. No surprise for bars and restaurants: their doors will remain closed at the time of deconfinement, unlike “all other shops”. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe this Tuesday 28th April […]

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Historic increase in the number of unemployed in France over one month

7.1% More: Historic Increase in the Number of Unemployed in France Over One Month

3,732 million unemployed people were registered in category A in March 2020, 246,000 more than the previous month, said Pôle Emploi, on Monday. The number of unemployed (category A) recorded a historic increase over one month in March (“246,100, or ” 7.1% ) to settle at 3,732 million, said Pôle Emploi on Monday 27th April 2020. In the first quarter, […]

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France releases billions of aid to Air France and Renault during Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19: France Releases 7 Billion Euros in Aid for Air France and 5 Billion for Renault

To cope with the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus epidemic on certain French companies, the government has released emergency aid. The French and Dutch states have promised massive aid to save Air France-KLM from the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, with ten billion euros in direct or bank loans. The French Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire […]

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Bruno Le Maire, the Minister of the Economy, announced that he wanted all businesses to be able to reopen on May 11th, bars and restaurants aside.

Bruno Le Maire Wants “All Shops” Except Bars and Restaurants to Reopen on May 11th

The Minister of Economy and Finance has however excluded bars, cafes and restaurants which will be subject to “specific treatment”. A total return to normal? A gradual recovery? Case by case? If any questions remain three weeks before deconfinement, the government is trying to be reassuring despite the vagueness that surrounds May 11th. Example this Thursday 23rd April 2020 with Bruno […]

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Emmanuel Macron chats with an employee in a Super U in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, April 22, 2020.

Emmanuel Macron in Brittany to Meet the Agricultural and Food Industry

The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron is in Finistère this Wednesday, visiting an agricultural cooperative and then a supermarket, as a sign of support for the food industry. While the ministers are making their first projects for deconfinement, Emmanuel Macron arrived in Brittany on Wednesday 22nd April 2020, in the middle of the afternoon, to support […]

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Taxes: dates, instructions… how to declare your income during confinement in France

Taxes: Dates, Instructions… How to Declare your Income During Confinement

Despite confinement, fiscal life continues. French taxpayers can start declaring their income from Monday 20th April 2020. What there is to know. It was shifted due to confinement. Originally scheduled from April 9th, the 2019 income statement is open since Monday 20th April 2020 . Given the current context, adjustments have been made, as announced at the end of March by Gérald Darmanin, Minister […]

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