This fiche was prepared as part of a broader study assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the nine EU outermost regions (ORs). ). It provides an in-depth analysis of the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 in Saint Martin, highlights the measures taken to mitigate the spread of the virus, and puts forward proposals for recovery and resilience-building measures addressing the major issues identified in this outermost region.
This fiche first presents an overview of the health-related impacts of the pandemic in Saint Martin, as well as the timeline of measures put in place to keep infection rates in check. It then examines the economic repercussions, starting at the macroeconomic level, followed by an analysis of the main sectoral impacts. The third section presents the social impacts and is followed by an identification of the most relevant policy measures implemented in the region to mitigate the negative consequences of the crisis. The final two sections examine future prospects and suggest measures to support recovery and build resilience to similar challenges in the future.