According to Čaputová, people in Slovakia also need help, the situation has worsened – SME.sk

12. Apr 2022 at 13:51 I Updated 12. Apr 2022 at 14:11 According to the President, the wave of solidarity in connection with the refugee crisis is right and good.BRATISLAVA. The wave of solidarity in connection with the refugee crisis is right and good, but at the same time it is necessary to help the people in Slovakia. The article continues under video advertising The article continues under video advertising President Zuzana Čaputová stated this after a meeting with the leadership of the Union of Slovak Cities (ÚMS) on Tuesday, with whom she agreed on the need for repeated, systemic, targeted and financially interesting help in connection with the deteriorating social situation. Help from the government “The government should take measures as soon as possible to help people in difficult social situations with targeted and repeated benefits,” the head of state said. He claims that cities and municipalities in Slovakia are already experiencing a deteriorating social situation, increased nervousness among people, arrears or demands for social benefits. “It is clear that commodities are more expensive. The President, together with the representatives of the local government, therefore calls for repeated systemic and financially interesting assistance for the people concerned. She mentioned as one of the tools the housing allowance, which could be received, for example, by single parents, single seniors or large families. “The solution should also include the valorisation of individual social benefits,” the president said. Čaputová also drew attention to the problem with public procurement, which is registered by several towns and villages. Due to the increase in the prices of building materials, local governments are forced to make changes in already won and concluded contracts. The social situation has worsened The mayor of Bratislava, Matúš Vallo, has pointed out that several large cities in Slovakia are already experiencing an increase in people in critical social situations. ” Vallo said. Together with other members of the ÚMS, they also warn against the ever-deteriorating availability and sustainability of housing. from their budget, so they ask the state to do so. According to them, the state should also address the problem that inflation significantly increases the price of already won contracts and threatens to stop several constructions.