Greek PM Mitsotakis Announces €150 Child Support and Potential New Housing Program
Mitsotakis: €150 emergency child support in June – Work underway on a new “Spiti Mou” housing program
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €150 emergency child allowance to support young families, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing low birth rates. He also hinted at a new phase of the 'Spiti Mou' housing program to tackle housing shortages, while discussing strategies for legal migration to meet labor needs.
- 01Mitsotakis confirmed that a €150 emergency allowance per child will be distributed within the next month, supplementing existing child benefits.
- 02He highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to support young families through over 40 housing initiatives aimed at increasing affordable housing access.
- 03The Prime Minister indicated that there may be a new phase of the 'Spiti Mou' housing program, pending financial capacity.
- 04Mitsotakis noted a trend of 'brain regain,' with Greeks returning from abroad due to improved job prospects and quality of life in Greece.
- 05He reiterated the government's strict stance on illegal migration while promoting organized legal migration to fill labor shortages in key sectors.
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During a recent conference on demographic issues, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €150 emergency allowance per child, set to be paid within the next month as part of the government's financial support for young families. He emphasized that addressing Greece's low birth rates is a national priority, requiring a combination of policies including housing, employment, and broader support for parents. Mitsotakis hinted at the potential for a new phase of the 'Spiti Mou' housing program, aimed at increasing housing supply to alleviate rental pressures. He also discussed the positive trend of 'brain regain,' where Greeks who had emigrated for better opportunities are returning home, drawn by improved job prospects and living conditions. Furthermore, he reiterated the government's firm stance against illegal migration, advocating for organized legal migration to meet labor market needs, particularly through bilateral agreements with countries like Egypt and India for agricultural and construction workers. These measures reflect the government's commitment to enhancing family support and addressing demographic challenges in Greece.
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The introduction of the €150 emergency child allowance aims to alleviate financial pressures on young families, potentially encouraging higher birth rates.
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