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Sánchez Unveils €2.274 Billion Aid Package for DANA Recovery, Totaling €16.6 Billion, Ahead of Tomorrow's Council of Ministers

Nov 27, 2024, 09:07 AM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a third aid package worth €2.274 billion aimed at supporting areas affected by the recent DANA (a severe weather event). This announcement comes as the government prepares for an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting scheduled for tomorrow, where the package will be formally approved. Sánchez emphasized the need for recovery efforts, stating that the government is committed to doing 'whatever it takes with the necessary resources' to assist the victims. The total financial support for DANA-related recovery efforts now amounts to €16.6 billion. Political opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticized Sánchez for a perceived lack of accountability regarding the government's response to the disaster, suggesting that Sánchez is using the situation to divert attention from corruption allegations against his administration.