The month of July 2023 opened with promising news for professionals in Spain’s arts and culture sectors. The government approved Royal Decree Law No. 1/2023, introducing a new financial aid of 600 euros funded by the Public State Employment Service (SEPE). The goal is to provide relief to unemployed workers in arts-related fields. The decree also outlines the requirements and steps needed to access this support.
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Who can apply for the new 600 euros from SEPE?
The 600 euro SEPE assistance targets artists and professionals active in the performing, audiovisual, or musical arts, as well as technical and auxiliary workers essential to these activities. It is important to note that this aid cannot be combined with other subsidies or benefits. It is not issued by public administrations or through self-employment or third-party work arrangements.
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To qualify for and receive this aid, beneficiaries must meet the conditions set forth in the royal decree. Primarily, recipients must not be eligible for unemployment premiums, meaning their unemployment period must have already expired before applying. In addition, applicants should be registered as active in the artistic field and must have accumulated at least 60 days of work in the 18 months prior to unemployment.
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If the cited requirements are satisfied, the aid amount is set at 80 percent of the Multiple Impact Public Revenue Indicator (IPREM), which translates to 480 euros per month. However, if the daily average of contribution bases for the last 60 days of service exceeds 60 euros, the amount rises to 100 percent of IPREM, currently 600 euros per month. The maximum duration of this aid is 120 days, i.e., four months.
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There are two pathways to request the 600 euros from SEPE in 2023. The first involves submitting through SEPE’s Electronic Headquarters by selecting the option for the special allowance for artists within the observation area. The second option is to submit the application in person at the SEPE provincial directorate, for which an appointment must be made beforehand.
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In summary, SEPE’s 600 euro aid provides meaningful financial support to professionals in the arts and culture sector who are without work. Recipients can access this aid by meeting the necessary criteria and following the proper steps, enabling them to secure assistance while pursuing new opportunities in their field.