The issue of the riots in reaction to the death of Nahel is not only social but also economic. Through the voice of its minister, Bruno Le Maire, Bercy asked insurers this Saturday, July 1 to extend the reporting deadlines, reduce deductibles and quickly compensate professionals who suffered damage during these riots.
“We have asked insurers to be as simple as possible in handling procedures”, to “reduce deductibles as much as possible” and “compensation must arrive as quickly as possible”, Mr. Le Maire told reporters. .
He also asked banks for “the greatest understanding in terms of processing deadlines” of merchants and entrepreneurs affected by the damage and looting committed during the violence that broke out in many cities in France after the death of young Nahel, killed by a policeman during a traffic check.
“This concerns the whole territory”, and in particular 250 tobacco shops, 250 bank branches, 200 mass retail stores, from Aldi to Monoprix, fast food, and a number of small fashion and sporting goods shops, a noted the Minister. He spoke during a press briefing at the ministry with the Minister Delegate responsible in particular for SMEs and trade, Olivia Grégoire, after having received representatives of traders, hoteliers-restaurateurs, insurers and French banks.
Mr. Le Maire invited traders “affected by acts of vandalism” to declare “as soon as possible” the claims to their insurance and expressed support for entrepreneurs and employees “in shock” to see their workplaces ransacked.
Crisis cells have been reactivated in each department and “we want to provide quick and strong responses”, said the minister, noting that “90 to 95% of traders are covered by claims and damage insurance”. A deferral of payment of social and tax charges for companies in difficulty will also be possible. In addition, the possibility of extending sales for one week for affected businesses is being studied.
