The organisers of this sit-in demanded the reopening of the sector and that the financial support be extended even after reopening.
Ten people from this independent group of cafe and restaurant owners were present at the protest.
Among them was Clement Elie, who works in a cafe in Diekirch. He welcomed the fact that in February the financial aid for non-covered costs was increased to 100 per cent.
However, he criticised that the aid promised by the government is not arriving fast enough.
The group wondered why their sector, unlike sport and schools, was not provided with rapid tests. This was also the opinion of Philippe Marques, who owns a café in Esch.
The possibility of opening the terraces for two people per table from 6 am to 6 pm as of next Wednesday would, in their eyes, really only be a benefit for the customers.
Aside from the fact that the measures' success will be highly dependent on the weather, Manuel Gauthier, who owns a restaurant in Martelange, wonders how to become profitable with such conditions.
Small cafés and restaurants in particular are having a hard time at the moment and are not getting many reservations.
