In Alicante, the latest figures from the Tax Administration show that 594,026 wage earners report earning under 27,000 euros annually. From the buyer’s perspective, this cohort represents a substantial portion of the population that could qualify for the 200 euro benefit recently announced for low-income households. It should be noted that eligibility hinges on more than gross income. Household assets must not exceed 75,000 euros, regardless of home value, and beneficiaries must meet the requirements of the gross annual income floor tied to the minimum vital income (IMV) program. Across the Community, there are 1,326,796 workers earning less than 27,000 euros per year.
new help
The government, in its announcement, stressed that the aim is to provide relief to families facing inflationary pressures, especially the rise in food costs and general price increases affecting the Spanish economy. The 200 euro check is expected to reach about 4.3 million households nationwide that meet the stated income cap. In addition, the 15 percent increase in the IMV will be maintained, continuing to bolster support for the most vulnerable households.
Technicians from the tax audit office estimate that more than eight million people could benefit from the 200 euro check approved by the Council of Ministers. They estimate that the measure will inject over 1.3 billion euros into Spain’s lower-income households. Technicians also acknowledge that the government has approved a temporary VAT reduction on some essential goods, yet they view this as an imperfect countermeasure to offset the rise in prices.
union assessment
From the perspective of the union, the UGT, the secretary for the L’Alacantí and Les Marines regions welcomed the government’s package. The secretary noted that this aid will help cushion inflation’s impact on families. It should be considered that the local productive fabric faces challenges, and in Alicante salaries are not uniformly high. There is a concern that many families could remain financially vulnerable despite the relief measures, given the local economic context. These observations reflect a cautious optimism about the measures while highlighting remaining budgetary pressures for households across the province.