Ars approves 550 million euro corrective maneuver: contributions for expensive mortgages and agriculture sector

Last Updated: November 15, 2023

The Regional Assembly of Sicily has approved a corrective budget of 550 million euros, with 32 in favor and 22 against. The League has claimed a provision allocating 50 million euros to Irfis to help lower mortgage costs for low-income families. Additionally, 13 million euros will support workers and businesses in the agricultural, agri-food and wine sectors, with funding for wine cooperatives, a consortium for irrigation, and staff requalification in the agricultural development agency. A further 10.7 million euros will provide advance payments for regional staff and a million euros will be allocated for supplementary health insurance. This marks the first time regional employees are given economic rights comparable to those of state employees.