20 March 2020 – Financial allowance of 800 Euros for employees discontinued due to COVID-19

Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Private Sector
Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Various Ministries

Overview: Financial allowance of 800 euros for employees that have been discontinued working due to COVID-19 related conditions.
Full details here: https://covid19.gov.gr/epidoma-800-euro-akatasxeto-aforologito/

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Public Opinion (e.g. consultations, opinion polling), Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: Provision of financial allowance of 800 euros to until-very-recently employed individuals to weather out the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.