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The need to respond rapidly to the Covid-19 crisis has led to the adoption of emergency measures, at both a French and European level. Here is a roundup of those which deviate most significantly from common law.
The measures adopted are both measures allowing exceptions to the main principles of European and French law, as well as emergency or more structural measures designed to support the economy and contain the crisis. Here we provide you with a comprehensive overview.
The key adjustments to European Union law
The European Union has long been the policeman of the economy. Even in times of crisis, it would have been impossible for an EU Member State to take measures incompatible with European rules or with authorised adjustments. That is why the European Union has an important role in calibrating national action plans. The positions published to date particularly relate to:
It is no secret that the lockdown and the health crisis will have major economic consequences. To avoid companies collapsing like dominoes, especially the most vulnerable already facing cash-flow problems, the government has adopted a three-pronged response, encompassing tax, employment law and direct support for companies.
Responding to the health crisis may require measures to be taken that would be contrary to basic democratic principles in normal times. However, these can be justified by the urgency of the situation, provided they comply with a certain framework.
Our law firm offers you its legal assistance to address all the impacts of covid-19 (Coronavirus) on your business. Read our dedicated report below.
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