The Senate adopted an amendment put forward by the Senator Annick Pétrus in Social Security financing bill for 2026. This scheme, exclusively dedicated to companies in the French overseas territories and Saint-Martin, aims to alleviate the burden of social debts. which have further weakened many structures since the health crisis, aggravated by inflation and rising interest ratesFor many, the rules of common law no longer allowed the situation to be rectified without jeopardizing the business.
The amendment opens up the possibility of repayment plans of up to sixty months, adopting the flexibility of the post-Irma and post-Covid measures. Late payment surcharges and penalties are immediately frozen upon entry into the plan. then definitively lifted if the deadlines are met. For construction companies dependent on the public orderthe plan will not start once the payments have actually been made, in order to avoid any cash flow problems. The goal is to create a a realistic, sustainable and protective framework for local businesses.
In the chamber, Annick Pétrus reminded everyone that To revert to plans limited to thirty-six months while maintaining the surcharges is to ignore the economic reality of our territory She emphasized the effectiveness of previous measures, which had “saved businesses” and helped preserve jobs. By proposing a more flexible, “responsible and effective” repayment schedule, the senator intends to prevent a chain reaction of bankruptcies, “since no one can repay social debts when public payments are delayed.”
The general rapporteur of the social affairs committee, Élisabeth Doineau, acknowledged the specific context of overseas territorieswhile reiterating the requirements of national fairness. She deferred, as in 2023, to the wisdom of the Senate. The Minister of Labour and Solidarity, Jean-Pierre Farandou, also adopted a position of wisdom, welcoming “a suitable modality” which does not generate additional costs but offers much-needed time to stabilize businesses.
With this double favorable opinion and positive voteThe amendment was adopted. For Saint-Martin and the overseas territories, it represents concrete support for economic recovery and the long-term viability of the most vulnerable businesses.
Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/politique-un-amendement-cle-pour-soulager-les-entreprises-de-saint-martin/
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