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“The work can continue.
This is the main difference between the containment that will come into force for four weeks on the night of Thursday to Friday and the one that was put in place last spring to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
During his speech this Wednesday evening at 8 p.m., the President of the Republic indicated that economic and professional activity would continue "with more intensity" over the coming weeks.
"I invite you to work"
"You can go out to work," assured Emmanuel Macron, who said that the exit certificate, which will make its big comeback, will provide this reason for leaving.
"Wherever possible, telework will again be generalized," he nevertheless indicated.
According to the Head of State, “the counters of public services will remain open.
Factories, farms, buildings and public works will continue to operate.
The economy must not stop or collapse.
"And to add:" I therefore invite you to participate in this effort to work and support the companies which, near you, have innovated.
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Continuation of partial unemployment measures
Employees and employers "who cannot work will continue [...] to benefit from partial unemployment and we will complete with cash measures for charges, rents for the coming weeks", promised Emmanuel Macron, stressing that the terms of containment would be specified Thursday by the Prime Minister at a press conference.
A "special plan" will be dedicated in particular to self-employed workers, traders, as well as very small businesses and SMEs, assured the President of the Republic.
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