The Government mobilizes 15 million in anti-crisis social aid and will again demand roots

PalmaThe Government approved this Friday the mobilization of 15.3 million euros for a social package that complements the anti-crisis decree law. The Executive has divided the social shield into two decree laws: the first, which contained the economic measures aimed at the sectors most affected by the war in the Middle East, was approved at the end of March with the support of the PSIB and the vote against Vox. The parties have not yet commented on whether they will support this new measure. However, on this occasion, the PP has taken into account the demand for national priority established by Vox in the package of aid approved by the Consell de Mallorca, and will also require a minimum number of years of residence for anyone wishing to access direct aid.

The Minister of Families, Social Welfare and Dependency Care, Sandra Fernández, has detailed the measures in this package, which complements the first decree of 160 million euros to protect economic sectors, companies and the self-employed against rising inflation and energy costs. This package includes 5.7 million euros for extraordinary aid for families, work-life balance and the coverage of basic needs; three million to strengthen the social services of the municipalities; and more than 2.3 million euros to guarantee housing and residential resources for vulnerable groups. In the same vein, it will allocate 2.6 million euros to expedite social aid and benefits, which will result in the incorporation of 18 new non-structural jobs. The minister stressed that the measures have been communicated to the rest of the ministries, as well as to the town councils, island councils, parliamentary groups and social entities.

Maintains the requirement of rootedness

Asked about whether newcomers will also be excluded on this occasion, Fernández announced this Thursday that the aid package will be granted with the criteria of the existing subsidy calls. Thus, sources from the department have clarified to Europa Press that the requirement to prove roots will be maintained to access some of these social aids, especially those that are direct. On the other hand, subsidies directly intended for social entities will be excluded from this criterion. Also those that are specifically aimed at minors.