Economic and energy crisis, North Macedonia approves new aid package, 350 million euros

2022-10-10 08:49:31Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Economic and energy crisis, North Macedonia approves new aid package, 350
Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski

In yesterday's session, the government of North Macedonia approved a series of new measures to deal with the energy and price crisis, worth over 350 million euros.

As Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski announced today, with these means, the total support will be for the easier overcoming of the crisis in all spheres, so far it reaches 750 million euros.

The protection of the standard of living of the citizens, the Prime Minister emphasized, remains a priority.

"The main message today is that we will not forget anyone who faces the consequences of the crisis. Together we will overcome the crisis", Kovacevski said in a press conference after the 88th regular session of the government.

The Prime Minister underlined that there must be sources of energy, heating and electricity.

"Once again, we manage the budget well and return the money to the citizens, especially the most vulnerable categories. We have made deep consultations with experts, employers, economic chambers and pensioners... We have finalized the measures to support citizens and companies, but from today we will work even more dedicatedly to overcome the crisis. We act decisively and take measures that mitigate the crisis", emphasized Kovacevski.

He also referred to the funds provided by the budget rebalancing, which will be realized in the next period.

The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Fatmir Bitiqi, the Ministers of Economy and Finance, Kreshnik Bekteshi and Fatmir Besimi, as well as the Minister of Labor and Social Policy Jovanka Trenchevska were also present at the media conference in the Government.


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