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The total aid package is 30%. Grants and preferential loans to companies that have lost their turnover will amount to about 230 million. euros, but could increase even more, says the minister.
“230 million will be specified in the budget, this amount is planned. In addition, we will appreciate if the funds can still be available within the internal resources of the ministry for additional aid measures. We are still discussing, the tourism and catering sectors are seen particularly affected, we will think and make decisions to help perhaps more, ”A. Armonaitė told BNS.
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According to her, so far some 150 million have been earmarked for grants. but possibly the amount is higher.
“We will also evaluate that criterion at 30%. Invoicing to make it easier for companies to obtain support but, on the other hand, avoid abuses. We will prepare during those two days,” said A.Armonaitė.
He also noted that payments to employers for downtime will continue, but the total amount will be adjusted by the Ministry of Social Security and Labor.
“The companies will actually receive all the aid measures, and those communicated by the previous government, and in addition. Compensation for downtime remains and works, and our ministry will maintain the subsidy scheme, the loan scheme, and we will also consider, as there are no plans, additional measures, especially for severely affected sectors ”, explained the Minister of Economy and Innovation .
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According to A.Armonaitė, all business support measures must be coordinated with the European Commission, this has not been done so far, so in the coming days he intends to speak with the EC Vice President Vera Jurova (Vera Jurova) so decisions can be made faster.
“We are very happy to understand the consequences of today’s decision and we will do everything possible to ensure that relief measures are taken as soon as possible,” he summarized.
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