Question 25277 — overseas

Summary

Mr. Jean-Philippe Nilor draws the attention of the Secretary of State to the Minister of the Economy and Finance and the Minister of Action and Public Accounts, responsible for digital technology, to the consequences of the generalization of dematerialization. The MP has often drawn attention to the persistent problems which punctuate the lives of the populations in the Antilles-Guyana. Right here, he is the voice of the populations of these territories who are often victims of the numerous inappropriate measures taken towards them, despite its duly justified observations. Thus, through an amendment aimed at correcting situations of fiscal and social injustice which affect certain local actors, he defended, in their favor, a request for an exemption from the payment of contributions and social contributions by electronic means. Arguing about their real difficulties and indisputable, he underlined the increased risk of inequalities which would result from the application of this measure. Alas! A form of autism prevailed and caused the rejection of a legitimate proposal for justice, for these territories, already very discriminated against. It's regrettable. Faithful to its commitment and aware of the validity of the expectations of its citizens, it once again sends a warning regarding the consequences of this deliberate choice which ignores the exacerbated difficulties suffered by these populations. He protests against certain unfair measures which, by disregarding the particularities specific to so-called “overseas” territories, generate – constantly – situations of injustice. In this, it is based on the report of the Defender of Rights of November 21, 2019 which highlights serious and recurring inequalities between France and the Antilles-Guyana; notably a cost of high internet, of the order of 40% more, in these regions. Thus, this report highlights the negative consequences of the generalization of the dematerialization procedure in these territories and, at the same time, reinforces the legitimacy of the amendment it proposed. It is therefore necessary to relay these observations. Because they clearly raise the question of rights and responsibilities vis-à-vis the Antillo-Guyanese populations who are demanding justice and consideration. Supporting the refusal to meet their expectations is proof that they are only considered second-class citizens. Considering the credibility of the Defender of Rights, an important lever in its institutional mechanisms, he asks him if it is not appropriate to recognize the relevance of his proposals to finally respect the inhabitants of these territories.

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