Back in her Repair in Orne, Minister Véronique Louwagie praises resourcing

Minister Delegate for Commerce, Crafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, Véronique Louwagie was at home at Repair, the resource center of Pays de L'Aigle (Orne), since she was present at the inauguration in May 2023. There were fewer law enforcement around her, but just as much enthusiasm to celebrate a good idea come true.

“We feel fulfillment”

The former MP and mayor of L'Aigle took the time to visit the structure now in full operation. “When we meet the staff who work here, we feel fulfilled and we notice this spirit of solidarity that exists,” rejoiced the minister. A way of saying that at the time local actors were right to believe in this idea of ​​“promoting responsible consumption, offering a second life to objects and creating local jobs”.

Véronique Louwagie underlined the support of the State in this project.

He was fully in his role in providing such strong aid, about half of the investment. As for me, you will always find me at your side to support projects of this nature

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Much more than a place of collectionof repair and sale“I see in resourcing a symbol of what a responsible economy can be, which does not just produce and consume, but which fully integrates environmental and social issues. The economy must be a tool serving a fairer, more united and more sustainable society.”

The solution is in the territories

The minister is convinced, “it is in our territories that we will find the solutions to the great challenges of tomorrow. This is why I want local stakeholders to be at the heart of the consultations carried out to work on the major national strategy for the social and solidarity economy that I want to present by the end of the year. This resource center is an example.”

Véronique Louwagie indicated in conclusion that “despite a delicate situation of public finances, there is a desire on the part of the government to significantly increase the credits granted to the social and solidarity economy and to make it one of its priorities.

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