The Spanish Government approved this Tuesday a package of more than 309 million euros for Ceuta over the next four months, an amount equivalent to 16% of the autonomous city's gross domestic product. This amount will be complemented by an additional 50 million euros in State guarantees to facilitate access to credit.
The aid package was designed in response to the migration crisis that Ceuta has been facing since July 30, when 72,000 people accessed the autonomous city irregularly. The measure combines direct aid, tax relief, social security contribution bonuses, financing and reinforcements in public services, security and reception.
Among the approved measures, labor bonuses raised to 75% stand out, aimed at stimulating hiring and revitalizing the local economy. The set of measures aims to address both the immediate reception needs and the prolonged economic impact caused by migration pressure on the city.
