Premier Giorgia Meloni's cabinet is
set to approve an initial package of measures worth around 100
million euros to respond to the emergency following last week's
deadly floods and landslides in Emilia Romagna that left 14
people dead and caused huge damage to the local economy and
infrastructure.
The measures in support of local businesses impacted by the
extreme weather events are expected to include the suspension of
mortgage payments and the introduction of tax payment plans.
The government also intends to activate the European guarantee
fund for "the maximum amount allowed under EU rules on state
aid".
Other measures reportedly under consideration include possible
exemption from work for local public sector workers who are
unable to perform their duties even by remote due to the
flooding.
The period of exemption would constitute active service for
legal purposes, and it would be on top of the 45-day-per-year
allowance for special leave.
The initial package will be followed by further measures to aid
the reconstruction effort once the damage has been fully
assessed.
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