The decision took short everyone or almost

In a few days, we will discuss in Parliament the Bill for generalization of active solidarity revenue (RSA). We will be late to the RMI, which pulled out of the poverty of millions of people but failed to give them the dignity of work. We will replace by a device whose main merit is enhancing income of activity rather than the income of the assistance. As such, can know accord to its designer, Martin Hirsch, his imagination and his tenacity. In all the departments where it has been tested, as in the Eure, the RSA has indeed made evidence of its effectiveness: the conscious out of inactivity there are now encouraged by the prospect to improve their lives by taking a job. To do this, the RSA is a just reform. And also a necessary reform, both the economic and financial situation of many households is now strained.

Of course, all matters related to this change in depth of the social situation are not yet resolved. It will be the parliamentary debate approach, leaning on two issues. The first is the risk of proliferation of precarious jobs. To address this, some are proposing to delete in whole or in part the relief of charges on low salaries. This would be the risk of dry up part-time jobs, which can meet the actual demand of employees. It would also compel the offer of business and ultimately increase unemployment, at the time where the situation on the labour market could move again. Caution is therefore necessary in this matter. A mission of parliamentary control seems more appropriate. It could make its findings of here in two years by studying the effects of boon and the real impact on the use of part-time.

The second fundamental problem is the risk of digging of the low-wage trap. This settlement of remuneration is today threshold effects related to the profile of the exemption of social charges. It may well be enhanced by the risk of loss of the income supplement. The EPP has engaged in this phenomenon, the RSA could perpetuate the. He calls an ambitious response, which is beyond the scope of the current discussion. How revive the dynamics of the low wages without deterioration in the competitiveness of businesses Can we better pay less skilled workers while winning market share abroad Out of this dilemma, we cannot avoid a review of the structure of our taxation and our social protection financing terms. The subject was already on the table. It is becoming urgent to treat, if we want that the RSA is not only an instrument to combat poverty, but also the passage towards a broader social and economic rebalancing. In a modern and developed society, it is necessary that all employees can have the assurance of a fair remuneration for their work, based on their experience, their training, their motivation. We are still far away.

The question of the financing of the RSA. The head of State announced the creation of a tax of 1.1 on revenue from capital. The decision took short everyone or almost. It is criticized in the ranks of the majority. Yet it is a courageous decision. And to say, the conceivable only according to the State of our public finances. Additional savings on the budget of the State But the savings are already made for today and scheduled for tomorrow. It does not decide in one day remove positions as teachers or police to finance a new measure, also relevant is it. The battle against the public deficits is a priority, but it will earn in the long term. An increase in the tax on the income or investment companies It would be irresponsible in times of economic slowdown. A cap on tax niches It is necessary but will require a particular debate to give its effectiveness. In short, either we want the RSA, and we accept the principle of a tax, either we fund poorly and we achieve even less well. This effort of solidarity is heavy for savers. Especially for small retirees who purchased real estate for additional income. It will be so much better accepted will be fairly shared between all. For this reason, it would be appropriate to leave the tax of 1.1 of the tax shield. Every rule has its exceptions. In this case, do only ensure that it is transient. Because the RSA must not be an end. But the point of departure for a sustainable upgrading of labour in France.