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Following changes to the legal framework and a decision by the Municipal Council, the municipality has put the measure into effect. The grant will also apply retroactively to children born from July 1, 2024, provided they meet the required social and income criteria.<\/p>\n
The municipality said the initiative aims to provide practical support to families facing financial difficulties.<\/p>\n
Who qualifies for the \u20ac1,000 grant?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The one-off payment applies to economically vulnerable permanent residents and registered residents of Kallitheawho meet the relevant eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n Families must have an annual household income of:<\/p>\n The municipality stressed that the \u20ac1,000 payment cannot solve Greece\u2019s demographic problem on its own, but said it sends a clear message that local government can provide practical support to new families.<\/p>\n Municipality says it overcame legal barriers<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The Municipal Authority said it initially faced significant bureaucracy and legal obstacles in introducing the benefit.<\/p>\n It said Kallithea joined forces with other mayors to highlight the demographic challenge and push for a legislative change allowing municipalities to provide this type of financial support to families.<\/p>\n Following the change in the legal framework and the subsequent Municipal Council decision, Kallithea has now implemented the measure.<\/p>\n \u201cThe \u20ac1,000 does not solve the demographic problem, but it sends a clear message: in Kallithea, every new family should feel that the municipality stands by its side,\u201d the municipality said.<\/p>\n The initiative represents a local-government response to Greece\u2019s declining birth rate, with Kallithea positioning direct financial assistance as one way to support families with children.<\/p>\n\n