Question 31461 — overseas

Summary

The report from the Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development (FERDI) relating to the economic impact of dock dues in the French overseas departments does not bind the Government. The analyzes and recommendations in this report are the sole responsibility of their authors. Dock dues are an important revenue for local authorities in overseas departments and regions. It is also, through tax differentials, a system of support for local production which allows the maintenance of diversified economic activity by compensating for the permanent handicaps linked to the ultra-peripheral nature of these territories. The dock dues regime was extended by a decision of the Council of the European Union until December 31, 2020. A request for renewal of the system beyond this date was made transmitted to the European Commission on March 1, 2019. Negotiations are underway to reach a new decision which will maintain the principle of protection of local production. If adjustments had to be made, in particular in the sense of simplifying this tool and strengthening transparency, these would take place once the new Council decision has been adopted and as part of the modifications to the national regulations that they would imply. These adjustments will require consultation with local elected officials and economic players.

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