French Senate Expected to Approve Emergency Reconstruction Law for Cyclone-Hit Mayotte

The legislation, deemed a first step, aims to address the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, which claimed 39 lives and caused over €3 billion in damages.

• The French Senate is set to finalize and approve the emergency reconstruction bill for Mayotte on February 4, following near-unanimous support in the National Assembly.
• Cyclone Chido, which struck seven weeks ago, left 39 dead and caused an estimated €3.5 billion in damages to the Indian Ocean archipelago.
• The proposed legislation includes measures such as relaxed urban planning rules, tax breaks, and temporary housing provisions but has been criticized as insufficient by local leaders.
• A more comprehensive program addressing long-term reconstruction and contentious issues like migration policy is expected within two months.
• The bill also introduces controversial regulations, such as requiring identification for purchasing construction materials, to prevent unsafe rebuilding practices.

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