French Parliament Approves Emergency Reconstruction Law for Cyclone-Ravaged Mayotte

The legislation, passed nearly unanimously, includes urban planning exemptions and social measures but excludes migration policies, which will be addressed in a future bill.

• The French National Assembly passed an emergency law to aid Mayotte's reconstruction after Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage in December 2024.
• The law includes urban planning rule exemptions, tax breaks, and reduced social contributions to expedite recovery efforts.
• A third of public contracts for reconstruction projects are reserved for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to support the local economy.
• Provisions to facilitate expropriations for redevelopment were removed following strong opposition from lawmakers and local representatives.
• Migration issues, a significant concern for Mayotte, are excluded from this bill and will be addressed in a more comprehensive law expected by March 2025.

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