Law on cost of living unexamined

The law aimed at addressing the high cost of living in France's overseas territories, passed by the Senate a year ago, has not yet been reviewed by the National Assembly. This has become a key issue for both mainland France and the overseas territories, where people are mobilizing to demand action on purchasing power.

Deputy raises urgency

On October 28, socialist deputy Philippe Naillet from La Réunion asked the Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou, to set a schedule for the bill to be placed on the National Assembly's agenda before the session ends on February 28. He stressed the need for urgent action, as residents in overseas territories expect concrete solutions to the rising cost of living.

Minister seeks to strengthen the bill

Naïma Moutchou aims to improve the bill before it is examined. She has asked the Overseas Territories delegation of the National Assembly to submit amendments to enhance the text and ensure its legal soundness. She emphasized the importance of creating a bill that will have real effects on prices, rather than making empty promises.

Key topics under review

The bill covers various subjects, including bank fees, airplane ticket costs, the quality-price shield, approach fees, competition, and price transparency. Moutchou said no topic is off-limits and that working meetings will help strengthen the bill before it is formally examined. The goal is to create a comprehensive and legally solid text.

No set date yet

As of now, there is no exact date for when the bill will be placed on the National Assembly's agenda. Moutchou said the government will commit to a schedule if the collective work allows the bill to be strengthened. She assured that there will be enough time for the final vote before the session ends.

Residents await concrete action

The high cost of living remains a major concern for overseas territories, and solutions must be tailored to these regions. On the social network X, Moutchou reiterated her commitment to addressing the issue, acknowledging the impact of prices on the daily lives of overseas families. However, the challenge remains to translate these commitments into actual parliamentary action and concrete measures.