The European Commission revealed on Monday its program Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) supported between 25 and 30 million people and between 1.5 and 2.5 million companies during the coronavirus pandemic.
“SURE has successfully supported tens of millions of people and firms across the EU, protecting against the risk of unemployment and safeguarding livelihoods. As we move towards the recovery, we will continue with measures to support a job-rich recovery and provide active support for workers and labor markets,” European Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated.
Back in November, the commission issued €8.5 billion worth of bonds under SURE to help its member states support jobs affected by the pandemic.
