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#Coronavirus - Commission proposes to provide €81.4 billion in financial support for 15 member states under #SURE

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Once the Council approves these proposals, the financial support will be provided in the form of loans granted on favourable terms from the EU to member states. These loans will assist member states in addressing sudden increases in public expenditure to preserve employment. Specifically, they will help member states to cover the costs directly related to the financing of national short-time work schemes, and other similar measures they have put in place as a response to the coronavirus pandemic, in particular for the self-employed.

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “We must do everything in our power to preserve jobs and livelihoods. Today marks an important step in this regard: just four months after I proposed its creation, the Commission is proposing to provide €81.4 billion under the SURE instrument to help protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic across the EU. SURE is a clear symbol of solidarity in the face of an unprecedented crisis. Europe is committed to protecting citizens.”

A full press release is available here.

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