The government announced an emergency package of €2.3 billion. It includes two measures to help businesses that face financial difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak: one is focused on supporting employment, the other on creating buffers for firms that may be unable to pay their loans. Companies can benefit from government support for 60% of the salaries paid to employees so far.
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