The government announced that they will provide €2 billion, equivalent to 4% of GDP, to help the economy and its citizens overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Many companies have had to stop production because of a lack of components or as part of measures to try to slow the coronavirus outbreak. Until the end of May, the state will pay a basic income to the self-employed whose business has been affected. Hourly wages of professionals, such as doctors and nurses working to fight the epidemic, will be increased by up to 200%, while the salaries of government officials will be reduced by 30% while the outbreak continues.
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