Laurent Saint-Martin’s Whirlwind Dijon Adventure
By Nicolas Salin
Published on Nov 22, 2024 at 9:59 a.m.
Ah, Dijon! Home of luxurious mustard, exquisite wines, and now, the illustrious Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister responsible for the Budget and Public Accounts. On the agenda? Meetings galore! Look out, Urssaf agents—you’re about to be graced by the Minister’s presence, and I hope you’ve stocked up on the fancy stationery!
Getting Up Close with the Urssaf
Bright and early at 8:30 a.m., our Minister will be rubbing elbows with the agents at Urssaf de Bourgogne. You know it’s serious business when the Minister shows up before most people have rolled out of bed. Discussions will revolve around the support and service offerings for users, and let’s hope no one mentions those awkward “wrong turn” moments in taxation! But fear not, there’s a new mantra: the right to make mistakes. I can hear it now: “Oops, I miscalculated my tax—who knew math could be so taxing!”
He’ll also share some juicy details about “Mon Conseil Urssaf”—because every taxpayer deserves a personal advisor… like a therapist, but for tax woes. Who wouldn’t want to vent about the IRS while sipping a nice glass of Chardonnay?
Wine Not? A Visit to Customs
But wait, there’s more! In the afternoon, our beloved Minister will saunter over to meet the professionals in the wine sector. Yes, folks, it’s a bustling meeting where they’ll discuss serious customs actions surrounding an ongoing wine dispute. If there’s one thing that can bring people together, it’s wine—and it’s hard to argue when the stakes involve a decent bottle of red! He’ll be popping in at the Boudier Gabriel company—home of that dreamy Dijon crème de cassis. Seriously, if you haven’t tried it, is it even a real life?
This discussion will surely be “grape,” focusing on the minister’s initiatives aimed to support the wine industry. I can imagine the Minister pouring out his heart (and possibly some fine wine) for the hardworking folk trying to make sure the only thing that’s corked is… well, the bottle itself.
Important Meetings and Final Stops
To wrap up his action-packed day, Laurent will visit the regional customs directorate to dive into a contentious wine case. I mean, let’s be honest, if there’s one thing that can cause a scene faster than bad cheese, it’s a wine scuffle!
And to cap it all off, he’ll have a tête-à-tête with none other than François Rebsamen, the president of Dijon metropolis and former mayor. Here’s hoping they discuss more than just Dijon’s proficiency in mustard production and some truly riveting tales of bureaucracy.
So stay tuned, everyone, as we follow the Minister’s journey into the heart of Dijon, where finance meets fermentation—it’s going to be quite the vintage day!
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Nicolas Salin
Published on Nov 22, 2024 at 9:59 a.m.
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Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister responsible for the Budget and Public Accounts, is scheduled for an official visit to Dijon on Friday, November 22. His itinerary includes engaging discussions with Urssaf agents and representatives from Maison France Services, along with a collaborative working session with the customs.
An exchange with the Urssaf of Burgundy
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the minister will convene at the Urssaf de Bourgogne headquarters, where he will engage in meaningful discussions with agents focused on enhancing support and service to users. Key topics will include the agency’s approach to the right to make mistakes and the introduction of innovative new offerings like “Mon Conseil Urssaf”. The conversations aim to shed light on the extensive efforts being made to ensure better support for taxpayers, addressing the challenges and needs of the community.
Throughout the morning, Laurent Saint-Martin will also unveil critical control mechanisms designed to ensure secure social security financing while fostering fair competition among businesses in the region.
A visit to customs
In the afternoon, the minister’s schedule features a significant meeting with professionals in the wine sector, aimed at tackling ongoing customs actions related to a prominent wine dispute. His visit will take him to the Boudier Gabriel company in Dijon, renowned for producing products like the iconic Dijon crème de cassis. During this visit, Saint-Martin will highlight customs initiatives specifically designed to support professionals within the dynamic wine industry.
To conclude his trip, Laurent Saint-Martin will tour the regional customs directorate in Dijon, where discussions will center around a prominent contentious case impacting the wine sector. Finally, he will have the opportunity to meet with François Rebsamen, the president of the Dijon metropolis and former mayor of Dijon, to discuss local governance and community initiatives.
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