These establishments have been closed most of the time since March 15, 2020, or have been open in a very limited capacity in the summer of 2020, that is a fact. They are compensated for their lack of income and profits, that is another fact.
However, as they say in these cases, “melium abundare quam deficere.” So why couldn’t the Government make a gesture of fiscal solidarity and exempt them from the public broadcasting contribution? According to Senator Dominique Estrosi-Sassone, sometimes significant amounts are at stake: more than 3,500 euros for a hotel with around forty rooms and 1,500 euros for a bar equipped with three televisions.
She had submitted an amendment to this effect in the third amended finance law for 2020 and will not hesitate to defend this measure again if an amended finance law for 2021 is presented to Parliament.
In any case, she will be assured of the industry’s sympathy.
