Socialists call for 426-euro-a-month benefit for anyone with no income
Thursday, August 7, 2014 @ 6:16 PM
SPAIN'S new socialist leader wants to see everyone who has no income, irrespective of their status or nationality, be given monthly benefits of 426 euros.
Already, those whose dole money has run out may be entitled to this benefit for rolling six-month periods, although restrictions in place mean adult children living with their parents may not be entitled to it, among other people.
And for those who have never signed on the dole – having never worked, had to quit their jobs or who were self-employed and were forced to give up their activity, for example – they are not usually entitled to any money.
Socialist head Pedro Sánchez says all unemployed persons with no income who are either over 45 or who have children should be entitled to this benefit, and a further 100 euros a month per child should be paid.
Victims of domestic violence should also receive it, since at present those who manage to obtain benefits as a result of having been forced to leave abusive partners or spouses only receive around 200 euros – and even then, normally only if they have dependent children.
Disabled persons without a sick pension should receive 426 euros a month, too, Sánchez says.
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