Emergency fund activated for Paris businesses

Île-de-France and the city of Paris have unlocked an emergency fund of 13 million euros to assist businesses damaged during recent violence. The fund includes 10 million euros from the Île-de-France region and 3 million euros from the City of Paris, aimed at helping around 500 affected businesses.

Assessment of damage reveals extent of harm

According to the latest assessment by the chambers of commerce and industry (CCI), 480 businesses were affected in Paris and Île-de-France, including 240 that were heavily damaged and 215 that remained closed. The Île-de-France region has reactivated a program created in response to the 2023 riots following the death of Nahel Merzouk, allocating 10 million euros for businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

Aid details include repair and security support

Under this fund, merchants who were victims of looting can receive a flat-rate aid of 5,000 euros for repairs and an additional 2,000 euros for installing security equipment such as cameras and anti-intrusion fog. The City of Paris stated that the 3 million euros it will contribute will be added to the 10 million euros from the region and the contribution from the Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), which provides 1,500 euros per file.

Nationwide impact and Marseille's situation

In France, more than 2,500 businesses were damaged during the violence associated with recent demonstrations, including 1,161 targeted by looting, vandalism, or fires, according to the network of chambers of commerce CCI France. Marseille was particularly affected, with 527 businesses impacted, including 331 that were damaged and 128 that were fully looted, including the metropolitan area. An emergency support fund of 12 million euros was collected in Marseille through contributions from the Marseille metropolitan area, the department, the region, and major companies.