The Minister of Finance, Arcadi España, confirms that aid is already being paid to businesses in Ceuta affected by the crisis

The Minister of Finance, Arcadi España, has confirmed that aid is already being paid to the self-employed and companies in Ceuta affected by the migratory crisis. He announced this on Wednesday, October 7, after meeting with the president of the Autonomous City, Juan Vivas, and with the second vice president and Minister of Finance, Economic Transition and Digital Transformation, Kissy Chandiramani.

According to the minister, some 800 files are already in payment, for an amount of about 5 million euros. So far, 1,700 applications have been submitted, and the deadline remains open until November 30.

The direct aid is 5,000 euros for each self-employed person and between 10,000 and 150,000 euros for SMEs, depending on their turnover.

45.3 million for extraordinary expenses

Arcadi España also announced that the Government will approve next Tuesday a royal decree-law with 45.3 million euros to cover the extraordinary expenses of the migratory crisis in Ceuta.

The business organizations asked for a second round of aid. The minister promised to study it, but did not announce any decision.

That same day, in the plenary session of the Assembly, Chandiramani explained that the City is preparing a report on the extra costs of the crisis, at the request of the National Court. According to him, the report will include "the Port and the damage to the reputation and trust in the city".