Employers: ‘Cabinet, buy share in ailing companies’ | Financial

Berry Wijnen of the Eindhoven restaurant El Peunte thinks that despite the lockdown, he can still keep his head above water. “On the one hand, the staff thinks along very well and has given up a bit. And on the other hand there are the regular guests who continue to order a lot. The support is also a welcome addition, but when it is enough the question remains. ”

Ⓒ Rias Immink

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Entrepreneurs in the hospitality, retail and events industry are in deep trouble. Only an even more generous package of support can offer solace, say employer chairman Jacco Vonhof and Ingrid Thijssen. If necessary, the cabinet should consider taking a share in the countless ailing shops and bars. “That’s how we did it at the banks. Why wouldn’t you do that for a smaller entrepreneur? ”

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