Food stamps have been distributed in France – Respublika.lt

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France has already started distributing food stamps. Who else? Pixabay photo

It was decided to provide such support in view of the declining purchasing power of the population and rising food prices. Vouchers worth € 5, € 20 and € 30 are distributed to French residents.

The aid will cost about 37 million euros to the country’s cities that have decided to support the population. euros. If food prices continue to rise in France, the distribution of vouchers is likely to be repeated.

Shortly after the first news about food stamps appeared, Le Midi Libre reported that such a social support measure, which could reach some 8 million people in the country, was still being developed.

Olivia Grégoire, a spokeswoman for the country’s government, has confirmed that those in charge are currently drafting a law that will provide for public support. True, she did not specify what the distribution of coupons would look like in practice. Reporters have suggested that food stamps will be available to retirees, poorer French citizens and young people aged 18 to 25.

Grocery voucher values ​​will range from € 30 to € 60. Currently available information, such coupons are planned to be distributed on a monthly basis.

Earlier, information appeared that the consumer price index in the European Union grew the most in the Baltic States and Eastern Europe. According to the Financial Times, about a third of EU member states have experienced double-digit inflation.

According to Statistics Denmark, the rise in the price of all products in this country has broken a 40-year-old record.