The government finally decided to keep in place the exemption which allowed all types of food products to be purchased with meal vouchers.
Things can change very quickly in politics, for big decisions, as well as for small daily habits. Yesterday, all the media, including the Clubic editorial team, reported the end of the regulatory exemption which in 2023 allowed holders of meal vouchers to purchase non-consumable products directly. Well finally, according to several members of the majority, this exceptional regime will continue during the year 2024!
Government turnaround
Did the government fear a negative reaction from voters? In any case, the turnaround is spectacular. Yesterday, everyone was talking about the change in the restaurant voucher system in 2024, when it would no longer be possible to buy, for example, pasta, rice or meat.
However, the same evening, the Minister Delegate in charge of Small and Medium Enterprises, Olivia Grégoire, announced on M6 that this measure would be extended throughout the year 2024. “ Nothing will change for the French » she wanted to clarify.
Bruno Le Maire is also favorable
She is also not the only government voice to have been heard on the subject. The Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire also said “ favorable » to an extension. However, he explained that this will require a change in the law, which has not yet been implemented.
“ We are currently studying the legislative possibilities which would make it possible to extend this right of use beyond December 31, 2023. » indicated the boss of Bercy. The possibility of purchasing non-consumable products was decided on the idea of a senator last year, when inflation was in full swing. For Bruno Le Maire, even if the problem of rising prices begins to calm down, it would still be necessary to give the French a helping hand.
Source : Le Figaro
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