Legislations or other statutory regulations

Austria

Employment protection and retention
13 April 2020	Mandatory usage of holiday entitlements and time credits Working time and working time flexibility
02 October 2020	Expansion and increase of the job security allowance and wage allowance Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
10 April 2020	Extension of employment permit for seasonal workers Mobilisation of a larger workforce
06 May 2020	Increase of maximum weekly working hours Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
10 April 2020	Civilian service extension and voluntary reactivation Mobilisation of a larger workforce
05 October 2020	Tax exemption for COVID-19 bonuses Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 April 2020 Updated	Online application for unemployment benefit Income support for unemployed
13 April 2020 Updated	Special subsidised care time for working parents and carers Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
15 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19 - Arts and culture - Overview of support measures for artists Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
31 March 2020 Updated	Hardship case fund: Safety net for self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
09 July 2020	Lump-sum payments for unemployed and children Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
25 April 2020 Updated	Entrepreneur's wage (part of the company subsidy for fixed costs) Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
14 April 2020	COVID-19 €100 million special fund for 24-hour nursing care Access to healthcare
14 April 2020	Electronic prescriptions Access to healthcare
13 April 2020 Updated	Debt moratorium for consumers and microenterprises Preventing over-indebtedness
13 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19 family hardship fund and family crisis fund Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
13 April 2020	Alleviations for tenants Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
02 October 2020	Re-start bonus (combination wage allowance) Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
20 July 2020	Apprentice bonus for companies creating apprenticeships Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
09 July 2020	Special protection for COVID-19 risk groups at work Occupational health and safety
14 April 2020 Updated	Occupational safety measures concerning COVID-19 Occupational health and safety
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
31 March 2020	State support for tourism - Access to finance Access to finance
10 April 2020 Updated	Company subsidy for fixed costs Direct subsidies (full or partial)
31 March 2020	Bank guarantees for SMEs and one-person enterprises Access to finance
09 July 2020	Reduction of VAT (value added tax) to 5% for gastronomy, accommodation, culture and publications Direct subsidies (full or partial)
20 April 2020	Hardship fund for SMEs - Upper Austria Direct subsidies (full or partial)
09 July 2020 Updated	Support fund for non-profit organisations Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Belgium

Employment protection and retention
01 October 2020	Time credit for employees of companies in difficulty and/or restructuring due to COVID-19 Working time and working time flexibility
15 September 2020 Updated	Extension of temporary unemployment due to force majeure for specific sectors and companies in trouble Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
08 April 2020 Updated	Extension of temporary unemployment due to force majeure Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
01 October 2020	Collective working time reduction for companies in difficulties Working time and working time flexibility
14 May 2020 Updated	Additional support for the service voucher sector Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
20 May 2020 Updated	Creating incentives for unemployed to work in horticulture and other essential services and flexibilisation of successive fixed-term contracts Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 May 2020 Updated	Suspension of the degressivity of unemployment benefits during the crisis Income support for unemployed
10 April 2020 Updated	Replacement income for self-employed (bridging right) Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
19 May 2020 Updated	COVID-19 parental leave Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
30 September 2020	Temporary unemployment in case of school closure Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
Measures to prevent social hardship
14 May 2020	Regional measures to prevent social hardship Keeping a safe home
01 September 2020	Water and energy premium in case of temporary unemployment Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers)
13 July 2020	Additional financial support for people in precarious situations Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
13 July 2020	Temporary tax reduction in the HORECA sector Support for spending, stimulus packages
08 July 2020 Updated	Consumption cheques for employees Support for spending, stimulus packages
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
07 May 2020	Office allowance for teleworkers Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
14 May 2020	Regional measures concerning wage guarantees and extension of subsidies deadlines Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020	Brussels: One-off grant for closed businesses Direct subsidies (full or partial)
09 April 2020	Support measures for self-employed workers facing difficulties Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020 Updated	Flemish compensation premium in case of large turnover loss Direct subsidies (full or partial)
20 November 2020	New Flemish protection mechanism for businesses Access to finance
02 October 2020	Company loans given for rent support Access to finance
09 April 2020 Updated	Flemish interruption premium during COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
14 May 2020	Regional measures on the deferral or cancellation of tax and bills payments Deferral of payments or liabilities
14 May 2020 Updated	Regional measures to help businesses stay afloat Access to finance
09 April 2020	Wallonia: Financial support for SMEs Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Bulgaria

Employment protection and retention
16 July 2020	Measures for maintaining employment in transport and tourism Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Income support for workers Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
17 July 2020 Updated	Grant support for micro and small enterprises Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Assisting artists and freelancers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Assistance for parents taking unpaid leave due to a state of emergency Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Unemployed can take seasonal work in agriculture without loss of benefits Income support for unemployed
Measures to prevent social hardship
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Interest-free credit guarantee programme for individuals Preventing over-indebtedness
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
24 September 2020	Quasi-funds for investments Access to finance
15 April 2020	COVID-19: Loans to microenterprises Access to finance
11 September 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Reduction of VAT for certain goods and services Deferral of payments or liabilities
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19: Credit guarantees to commercial banks by Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) Access to finance
24 September 2020	Susbsidies available to tour operators for charter flights Direct subsidies (full or partial)
24 September 2020	COVID-19: State aid for agriculture Direct subsidies (full or partial)
12 April 2020	COVID-19 measure: Business tax relief Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Croatia

Employment protection and retention
12 April 2020	Government support to assist the sports sector in wage payments Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
26 June 2020 Updated	Co-financing of wages for reduced working hours (SURE implementation) Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
08 April 2020 Updated	Extension of entitlement to financial assistance for permanent seasonal workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
08 April 2020 Updated	Support for persons in the sector arts and entertainment Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
20 July 2020 Updated	Foreclosure procedures on pecuniary assets of natural persons are temporarily halted Preventing over-indebtedness
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
08 April 2020	Civil protection authority entitled to set working time in retail trade Changes of working hours or work arrangements
Reorientation of business activities
12 April 2020 Updated	Assisting small dairies with operating problems caused by COVID-19 disease Matching / networking
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
07 April 2020	Suspension of tax payments for monumental annuity to support tourism industry Direct subsidies (full or partial)
10 July 2020	State aid for maritime transport and related activities in the COVID-19 pandemic Access to finance
06 April 2020 Updated	Cancellation and reduction of taxes and social contributions Deferral of payments or liabilities
06 April 2020 Updated	Postponement of and exemption from payment of tourist membership fee for economic entities and private renters Deferral of payments or liabilities
06 April 2020 Updated	Deferring and paying VAT during special circumstances Deferral of payments or liabilities
06 April 2020 Updated	Deferral and/or instalment payment of tax liabilities Deferral of payments or liabilities
08 April 2020	More favourable tax treatment of state subsidies due to special circumstances Direct subsidies (full or partial)
14 April 2020	Writing off all renters' income tax liability for the second quarter 2020 in the tourism industry Direct subsidies (full or partial)
23 April 2020	Interest-free loans for liquidity protection of entrepreneurs in the tourism sector Access to finance
06 April 2020 Updated	Interest-free loan from the Republic of Croatia to local and regional units of government, Croatian Health Insurance Institute and Croatian Institute for Pension Insurance Access to finance
06 April 2020 Updated	Measures of Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investment (HAMAG-BICRO) Access to finance
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19 loans for variable capital for microenterprises and SMEs Access to finance
07 April 2020	Use of the Forest Public Benefit Function Fee Other
12 April 2020	Microloans for rural development Access to finance
19 June 2020 Updated	Temporary assistance to television publishers with business problems caused by COVID-19 by reducing payments to companies Deferral of payments or liabilities
19 June 2020	Assistance to radio broadcasters prevented from doing business due to the COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
02 October 2020	Guarantees for new liquidity loans for solving problems caused by the COVID 19 pandemic Access to finance
07 April 2020 Updated	Postponement of the payment of concession fees on tourist land in camps Deferral of payments or liabilities
08 April 2020	Deferral payment and reduction of financial compensation for failure to fulfil the obligation of quota employment of persons with disabilities Deferral of payments or liabilities
07 April 2020 Updated	Chamber of Commerce temporarily suspends membership fee Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Cyprus

Employment protection and retention
29 June 2020 Updated	Special support schemes for workers and businesses Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
07 April 2020	Special scheme for partial suspension of business Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
07 April 2020 Updated	Special scheme for complete suspension of business Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
08 April 2020	Requisition of doctors and nurses Mobilisation of a larger workforce
08 April 2020	Utilisation of graduate medical and nursing students Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
29 September 2020	Special scheme for certain categories of self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
06 April 2020	Special paid leave for the caring of children Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
07 April 2020 Updated	Special scheme for self-employed workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
07 April 2020	Special sick leave allowance for vulnerable workers and for mandatory quarantine Paid sick leave
10 April 2020	Scheme for the remuneration of contract workers and self-employed in the afternoon programmes of the Ministry of Education Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
27 October 2020	Incentive scheme for the employment of former prisoners Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
27 October 2020	Incentives scheme for the employment of young NEET persons Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
26 October 2020	Subsidised employment: Incentives for companies to hire unemployed Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
10 April 2020	Telecare psychological services Well-being of workers
08 April 2020	Teleworking and working from home in the public and broader public sector Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
10 April 2020	Suspension of value added tax (VAT) payment Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020	Extension period for the payment of social insurances Deferral of payments or liabilities
03 July 2020	New support package for the economy Access to finance
09 April 2020	Suspension of payment of credit facilities instalments Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Czechia

Employment protection and retention
10 April 2020 Updated	Antivirus employment retention programme Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
07 April 2020 Updated	Care allowance during emergency period for homeschooling 6 to 13 year-old children Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
05 April 2020 Updated	Compensation bonus for self-employed and certain shareholders Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
22 October 2020	Simplified procedures to obtain one-time benefit for people in material distress Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
13 July 2020	Deferral of rent payments for houses and flats Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
13 July 2020	COVID Spa: vouchers for spa treatments to support the tourism industry Support for spending, stimulus packages
Reorientation of business activities
09 April 2020	Emergency package for Czech exporters Matching / networking
07 April 2020	Technology-COVID call within OPPIK Change of production/innovation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
05 April 2020	Tax liberation and stabilisation packages Deferral of payments or liabilities
31 October 2020	COVID-SPORT: Financial support for sports institutions Direct subsidies (full or partial)
03 April 2020 Updated	COVID II state guarantee programme Access to finance
03 April 2020 Updated	COVID I interest-free state loan Access to finance
01 July 2020	COVID Prague guarantee: credit guarantees for SMEs in the Prague region Access to finance
07 October 2020	COVID-Accommodation services subsidies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 July 2020	Lex voucher for tour operators in the tourism sector Deferral of payments or liabilities
08 July 2020	COVID-Rent support for entrepreneurs Direct subsidies (full or partial)
29 June 2020	COVID III state guarantee programme for self-employed and companies up to 500 employees Access to finance
24 October 2020	COVID-Culture programme: Support for companies and workers in arts and culture Direct subsidies (full or partial)
24 October 2020	COVID-Bus programme bases level of subsidies on environmental standards Direct subsidies (full or partial)
08 April 2020 Updated	Debt moratorium on loans and mortgages Deferral of payments or liabilities
01 July 2020	COVID Plus guarantee for loans to export-oriented large companies Access to finance
06 April 2020	Waiver of advance payments for social and health insurance for self-employed Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Denmark

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
25 April 2020	Expanded monitoring of the labour market Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
06 April 2020 Updated	Jobsharing made more flexible Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
25 April 2020	Special Act on sickness benefits and flexible distribution of work Paid sick leave
16 April 2020	Support scheme for artists with different types of income Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
15 April 2020 Updated	Increased access to unemployment benefits and sickness benefits Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
15 April 2020 Updated	Temporary compensation scheme for self-employed persons Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
16 April 2020 Updated	Three months' suspension of eligibility criteria for long-term unemployment benefit holders Income support for unemployed
10 July 2020	Support for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 virus Paid sick leave
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
10 July 2020	Increased unemployment benefit rate granted during education Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
25 April 2020	COVID-19 recognised as a work injury Occupational health and safety
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
14 April 2020	Guarantee scheme for small companies (under 250 employees) Access to finance
14 April 2020	Guarantee scheme for large enterprises (above 250 employees) Access to finance
14 April 2020	Compensation for corporate fixed expenses Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Expanded entitlement for employer for reimbursement and for self-employed for sickness benefit Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Extended deadlines for tax payments Deferral of payments or liabilities
15 April 2020	Increased access to export credit Access to finance

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Estonia

Employment protection and retention
07 April 2020 Updated	Temporary subsidy programme Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
07 April 2020	Subsistence support for freelancers in creative industries Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
13 July 2020	Support to collective leaders participating in the song and dance festival movement Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
06 October 2020	Allowance for parents of children with special needs Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
08 April 2020	Sick leave compensation from the first day and online registration of sick leave Paid sick leave
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
06 October 2020	Wage subsidy in agriculture Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
13 July 2020	Support in the field of education and youth Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 April 2020	Social tax payments for solo self-employed Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 April 2020 Updated	Interests on tax arrears suspended/reduced Deferral of payments or liabilities
07 April 2020 Updated	Support package for culture field Direct subsidies (full or partial)
10 July 2020 Updated	Grants for SMEs and entrepreneurs in tourism, accommodation, catering, travel and commerce sectors Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 April 2020	Emergency loan and loan guarantee Access to finance
08 April 2020 Updated	Measures to support shipping companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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European Union

Employment protection and retention
29 October 2020	Commission issues first emission of EU SURE social bonds Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
05 September 2020	Creation of a new instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
10 September 2020	Update to the biological agents directive to include SARS-CoV-2 Occupational health and safety

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Finland

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
05 May 2020 Updated	Mobilisation of healthcare professionals Mobilisation of a larger workforce
05 May 2020 Updated	Temporary right to suspend or postpone leave requests in critical functions of society Mobilisation of a larger workforce
05 May 2020 Updated	Permission to derogate from the obligation to obtain the employee’s consent to work overtime in critical sectors Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
05 May 2020 Updated	Permission to derogate from working hours arrangements in critical functions Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
13 April 2020	Temporary right of workers outside of EU/EEA countries to change employer and sector Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 April 2020 Updated	State-funded unemployment security during the waiting period Income support for unemployed
03 April 2020 Updated	Temporary recognition of entrepreneurs as recipients of unemployment benefits Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
13 April 2020	Financial aid for solo self-employed negatively affected by COVID-19 Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
13 April 2020 Updated	Cancellation of the unemployment allowance deductible period in the case of temporary layoff or dismissal Income support for unemployed
13 April 2020 Updated	Temporarily shortened working requirement for unemployment benefit eligibility Income support for unemployed
Measures to prevent social hardship
05 October 2020	Temporary compensation for basic social assistance clients due to an epidemic outbreak Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
05 May 2020 Updated	Temporary extension of notice period in case of employee resignation in critical functions of society Flexibilisation and security
03 April 2020 Updated	Temporarily shortened duration of employer-employee negotiations on temporary layoffs Flexibilisation and security
03 April 2020 Updated	Temporary layoffs of employees on a fixed-term contracts Flexibilisation and security
05 October 2020	Extension to the maximum duration of start-up funding Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
03 April 2020 Updated	Extension of the employee re-employment obligation to nine months Flexibilisation and security
03 April 2020 Updated	Termination of employment during trial period for financial and production-related reasons Flexibilisation and security
30 September 2020	Support to restaurants for re-employment Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
03 April 2020 Updated	Shortened notice period for temporary layoffs Flexibilisation and security
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
05 October 2020	Tesi’s stability programme for medium-sized companies Access to finance
13 April 2020	Temporary deductions to employers' pension contribution in the private sector Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 October 2020	Tesi's Venture Bridge investment program for innovative companies seeking for growth Access to finance
10 April 2020 Updated	ELY centres' business development aid to micro companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
03 April 2020 Updated	Business Finland's new direct business subsidies for SMEs and midcap companies Access to finance
02 October 2020	Business cost support Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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France

Employment protection and retention
04 August 2020	Long term short-working scheme Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
31 March 2020	Emergency measures relating to short-time working Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
10 April 2020 Updated	Short-time working Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
20 April 2020	Extension of short-time work to new categories of workers Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
12 April 2020	Exceptional purchasing power bonus for essential services employees Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
11 April 2020	Derogation from the taking of leave and rest breaks Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
16 April 2020	Bonus for hospital staff Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
11 April 2020	Temporary derogation from working hours in essential services Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
21 April 2020	Derogation from the rules on driving time in road haulage Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
12 April 2020 Updated	Work stoppage to care for a child under 16 years of age Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
10 April 2020	Exceptional support measures for intermittent workers and employees in the cultural sector Income support for unemployed
13 April 2020	Extension of unemployment benefit entitlements for jobseekers Income support for unemployed
Measures to prevent social hardship
13 April 2020	Extension of period for recipients of social rights allowances Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
14 October 2020	Financial support to hire workers with disabilities Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
10 April 2020	New telework rules: mandatory application, telework allowance and favourable tax treatment Teleworking arrangements, remote working
26 November 2020	Authorisation for employers to organise collective screening of employees Occupational health and safety
27 July 2020	Emergency measures relating to employee representative bodies Other
03 August 2020	National deconfinement protocol for companies Occupational health and safety
03 August 2020	Postponement of the assessment of trade unions’ representativeness in SMEs and extension of mandates in labour-related bodies’ Other
03 August 2020	Adaptation of collective bargaining rules Changes in work organisation
04 August 2020	Adapting Occupational Health Services to Health Emergencies Occupational health and safety
26 November 2020	Recognition of COVID-19 as an occupational disease Occupational health and safety
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
21 April 2020	Emergency fund for tourism professionals - Bourgogne Franche-Comté Region Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	State-guaranteed treasury loans Access to finance
13 April 2020	Assistance in the payment of rents, water, gas and electricity bills for business premises of companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020 Updated	Solidarity fund for very small companies, the self-employed and micro-entrepreneurs Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020 Updated	Deadlines for the payment of social and/or fiscal instalments Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Germany

Employment protection and retention
13 April 2020 Updated	Easier access to short-time work Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
17 September 2020	Premia for care workers in elderly care Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
08 October 2020	Social Protection Acts I and II Other
Income protection beyond short-time work
09 April 2020 Updated	Basic income support for solo self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
29 May 2020	Adjustments to parental allowances Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
14 May 2020 Updated	Bavaria: Extended aid for solo self-employed artists and performers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
29 May 2020 Updated	Compensation of income losses for parents affected by lockdowns Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
Measures to prevent social hardship
06 May 2020	Emergency child supplement Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
15 September 2020	Trade unions support members to exercise right to withhold performance in case of OSH violations Occupational health and safety
21 May 2020	Stricter regulations for the meat industry Occupational health and safety
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
08 April 2020 Updated	Customised support for start-ups Access to finance
07 April 2020 Updated	KfW instant loan for medium-sized entreprises Access to finance
07 April 2020 Updated	KFW entrepreneur loan Access to finance
07 April 2020 Updated	Economic stabilisation fund Access to finance
07 April 2020 Updated	Direct participation for syndicate financing Access to finance
09 April 2020 Updated	Waiving overdue tax debts Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020 Updated	Adjusting tax prepayments Direct subsidies (full or partial)
09 April 2020 Updated	Deferral of tax payments Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020 Updated	Postponing insolvency procedures Rescue procedures in case of insolvency or adaptation of insolvency regulation
07 October 2020	Social Care Provider Act Access to finance
19 April 2020 Updated	Baden-Württemberg: Emergency aid for businesses with up to 50 employees Direct subsidies (full or partial)
08 April 2020 Updated	Emergency aid for freelancers, micro-entrepreneurs and solo self-employed Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Greece

Employment protection and retention
10 July 2020	'SYNERGASIA': Income support for employees working fewer hours Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
16 April 2020	State pays part of the Easter bonus for employees with suspended employment contracts Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
16 April 2020	Payment of Easter bonus may be deferred by companies affected by the pandemic Wage flexibility
10 July 2020	Support measures regarding seasonal employees Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
16 April 2020	Operation of businesses with safe operation staff Mobilisation of a larger workforce
16 April 2020	Extraordinary financial support to personnel of public health and civil protection institutions Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
16 April 2020	Lifting of overtime work restrictions, extension of working hours during Sundays and leave for specific businesses Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
16 April 2020 Updated	Special purpose leave for working parents Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
16 April 2020 Updated	Financial support for suspended and dismissed employees Income support for unemployed
16 April 2020 Updated	Extension of expired or expiring unemployment benefit payments Income support for unemployed
16 April 2020	State income benefit to support freelancers, self-employed and sole proprietors Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
10 July 2020 Updated	Financial support of seasonal employees who are not re-hired in 2020 Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
16 April 2020	Workers belonging to the COVID-19 risk group may abstain from work Paid sick leave
Measures to prevent social hardship
16 April 2020	Additional housing allowance scheme Keeping a safe home
16 April 2020	e-prescriptions and delivery of pharmaceutical products to patients via courier Access to healthcare
16 April 2020	Shelter in Athens to open for the homeless Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
16 April 2020	Strengthening municipal social policy and solidarity: Help at home programme Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers)
01 October 2020 Updated	Renewal of the validity of the disability certificates and the payment of benefits Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
16 April 2020	Athens home care programme for people in need Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
16 April 2020	Suspension of employment contracts Flexibilisation and security
21 October 2020	Subsidy for 100,000 recruitments of unemployed Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
16 April 2020	Prohibition of dismissal of employees Flexibilisation and security
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
13 July 2020	Health and Safety measures in the workplace Occupational health and safety
16 April 2020 Updated	Employers authorised to unilaterally switch to teleworking Teleworking arrangements, remote working
16 April 2020	Organisation of work in the public sector Changes of working hours or work arrangements
25 September 2020	Disabled: Distance working or work suspension for vulnerable workers Working distance or suspending work of vulnerable groups. Working distance or suspending work of vulnerable group Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Reorientation of business activities
16 April 2020	Transfer of personnel to companies within the same group Transfer or redeployment of workers
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
16 April 2020	Distance learning introduced for public training programmes Enhancing employability and training
16 April 2020	Training voucher of €600 for specific professionals Enhancing employability and training
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
20 October 2020	Working capital grants for micro and small enterprises Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 July 2020	Suspension of VAT payment for construction work on hotel accommodation Deferral of payments or liabilities
16 April 2020	Subsidy of interest costs for performing loans Direct subsidies (full or partial)
16 April 2020	VAT reduction from 24% to 6% for products needed to protect against COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
04 April 2020 Updated	Reduced lease payments for commercial leases and primary residences as well as for financial lease Direct subsidies (full or partial)
04 April 2020 Updated	Acceleration of income tax and VAT refund Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 April 2020	Deductions from assessed tax liabilities for companies retaining employees Direct subsidies (full or partial)
16 April 2020	Repayable state cash advance aid scheme for companies with less than 500 employees Access to finance
04 April 2020 Updated	Outstanding tax payments postponed to October Deferral of payments or liabilities
16 April 2020	New loans through the entrepreneurship fund of the Hellenic development Bank Access to finance

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Hungary

Employment protection and retention
15 April 2020 Updated	Wage support programme for job retention - Kurzarbeit with training obligation Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
17 April 2020	Working time banking period raised in the pandemic situation Working time and working time flexibility
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
05 October 2020	New service contracts for doctors in wake of coronavirus Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
01 October 2020	Healthcare workers’ one-off bonus for COVID-19 work Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
16 April 2020	Income support for employees engaged in R+D activities Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
Measures to prevent social hardship
15 April 2020 Updated	Suspension on loan payments for private individuals Preventing over-indebtedness
17 April 2020	Interest-free student loans Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
16 April 2020	Mandatory contribution to COVID-19 defence fund from banking and retail sectors Other
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
13 July 2020 Updated	Wage support for job creation Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
16 April 2020	Allowing new working arrangements due to pandemic Changes of working hours or work arrangements
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
07 October 2020	Employee bonus scheme SZÉP card limit rise Other
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
15 April 2020	Relief of ‘KATA’ small entrepreneurs’ tax for certain target sectors hard-hit by the Coronavirus pandemic  Direct subsidies (full or partial)
16 April 2020	Rent freeze and contract termination ban for businesses in specific sectors Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 October 2020	Subsidy to improve competitiveness in coronavirus pandemic Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Relief of tax on labour for certain target sectors hard-hit by COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020 Updated	Suspension on loan payments for companies Deferral of payments or liabilities
12 August 2020	Support for online “warehouse” concerts Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Ireland

Employment protection and retention
23 April 2020 Updated	Temporary COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
18 September 2020 Updated	New wage subsidy scheme (EWSS) is less generous, but fiscally more sustainable Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
17 July 2020	Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS) Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
06 May 2020	Measures to deploy a larger workforce in public healthcare and allow for the reassignment of public sector staff and teachers to other duties Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
25 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19 pandemic unemployment payment introduced Income support for unemployed
25 April 2020	Increased illness benefit for COVID-19 absences Paid sick leave
Measures to prevent social hardship
06 May 2020 Updated	Restrictions on evictions and rent freezes for landlords Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
09 November 2020	New tax credit introdcued to encourage spending in hospitality sector Support for spending, stimulus packages
Reorientation of business activities
26 April 2020	COVID-19 online retail scheme Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer
26 April 2020	Trading online voucher scheme Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
25 April 2020 Updated	Credit guarantee scheme for COVID-19 for SMEs Access to finance
26 April 2020	Business continuity voucher Direct subsidies (full or partial)
26 April 2020	COVID-19 business financial planning grant Direct subsidies (full or partial)
26 April 2020	COVID-19 working capital loan scheme Access to finance
26 April 2020	Microfinance Ireland COVID-19 business loan Access to finance
06 May 2020 Updated	Suspension of the obligation of employers to pay redundancy payments Other
11 November 2020	Supports for self-employed individuals introduced in the budget Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Italy

Employment protection and retention
09 April 2020 Updated	Ordinary wage guarantees and new regulation of the exceptional wage guarantee fund Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
10 April 2020	Reward for employees exposed to risk in March Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
Income protection beyond short-time work
09 April 2020 Updated	COVID-19 indemnity for self-employed, economically dependent workers and employees Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
10 April 2020	Income protection for the workers' period of quarantine Paid sick leave
14 July 2020 Updated	Emergency income Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
09 April 2020 Updated	Leave and allowance for workers with children and other dependants Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
15 July 2020	Suspension of conditionality requirements for income support measures Income support for unemployed
Measures to prevent social hardship
14 July 2020	Regularisation of irregular employment Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
14 July 2020 Updated	Suspension of evictions Keeping a safe home
12 May 2020	Extension of the solidarity fund for mortgages for the purchase of the first home Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
12 November 2020	Fund supporting non-self-sufficient people Other
12 November 2020	Work support endowment - People with disabilities - Employed COVID EMERGENCY (EMERGO 2019) Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
31 March 2020 Updated	Temporary suspension of individual and collective dismissals Flexibilisation and security
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
12 November 2020	Workplace adaptation in favour of people with disabilities including in response to the COVID-19 health emergency Occupational health and safety
31 March 2020 Updated	Simplifying the adoption of the smart working regime Teleworking arrangements, remote working
28 September 2020	Protocol for the containment of the COVID-19 spread in the transport sector and logistics Occupational health and safety
28 September 2020	Protocol for the containment of the COVID-19 spread in the construction sites Occupational health and safety
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
15 July 2020 Updated	Direct subsidy to companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
28 September 2020	Reduction of social security contributions for affected companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
10 April 2020	Loan instalments deferral for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the COVID-19 epidemic Deferral of payments or liabilities
30 October 2020 Updated	Rental bonus for businesses and professionals Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Measures to support businesses in obtaining credit Access to finance
30 October 2020	Fund to sustain enterprises in the agriculture, fishery and acquaculture industries Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Credit guarantee for SMEs Access to finance
10 April 2020 Updated	Suspension of tax deductions, social security and welfare contributions and premiums for compulsory insurance Deferral of payments or liabilities
10 April 2020 Updated	Guarantee fund for SMEs Access to finance
14 July 2020	Exemption of the regional production tax Direct subsidies (full or partial)
28 October 2020	Fund for the support of amateur sports associations and clubs Direct subsidies (full or partial)
28 October 2020	Cancellation of the second installment of the Single Municipal Tax (IMU) Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Latvia

Employment protection and retention
06 April 2020 Updated	Idle-time allowance for employees Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
14 April 2020	Additional child-bonus for employees entitled to the allowance for idle time Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
09 April 2020 Updated	Allowances for idle time for self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
10 May 2020 Updated	Sickness leave paid by state in case of COVID-19 infection Paid sick leave
28 October 2020	Extension of unemployment benefits to self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
15 April 2020	Measures intended to give the debtor additional time to fulfill obligations Preventing over-indebtedness
Reorientation of business activities
15 April 2020 Updated	Support measures to reorient business towards the production of disinfectants Change of production/innovation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
16 April 2020 Updated	ALTUM Working capital loan Access to finance
16 April 2020 Updated	ALTUM Loan Holidays Guarantee Deferral of payments or liabilities
15 April 2020	Measures regarding insolvency and legal protection processes Rescue procedures in case of insolvency or adaptation of insolvency regulation
26 October 2020	Support for tourism sector companies affected by COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
26 October 2020	Support for exporters affected by COVID-19 crisis Direct subsidies (full or partial)
14 April 2020	Submission of annual reports Deferral of payments or liabilities
15 April 2020 Updated	Postponement of tax payments Deferral of payments or liabilities
15 April 2020	Cancellation of the advance payments of the personal income tax Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020 Updated	Direct refund of the overpayment of VAT Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Lithuania

Employment protection and retention
02 July 2020	Subsidies for older employees in companies that have announced downtime Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
06 April 2020 Updated	Wage subsidies for companies declaring idle time due to quarantine regime Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
02 October 2020	Tourism services for medical staff compensated by the State Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
08 April 2020	Wage increases for medical staff Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
Income protection beyond short-time work
03 July 2020	A lump sum payment for children on top of child benefit Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
21 September 2020	Benefits for people engaged in individual agricultural activities Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
06 April 2020 Updated	Compensation for employees in self-isolation Paid sick leave
03 July 2020	Increase of the tax-exempt amount of income for workers earning below the annual minimum wage Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
06 April 2020 Updated	Compensation for employees looking after children or disabled persons while in quarantine Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
02 July 2020	Temporary job-search benefit for unemployed who would otherwise not be eligible to receive benefits Income support for unemployed
06 April 2020 Updated	Compensation for self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
06 April 2020	Compensation for doctors and other officials infected with COVID-19 during their duty Paid sick leave
Measures to prevent social hardship
03 July 2020	Increasing social assistance for low-income households Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
08 April 2020	Deferral of mortgage payments Keeping a safe home
02 July 2020	A lump sum of €200 for pensioners and disabled people Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
02 July 2020	Wage subsidies to companies at the end of quarantine Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
15 September 2020	Subsidising job creation/adaptation Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
15 September 2020	Improvement of working conditions for employees with serious health problems Teleworking arrangements, remote working
06 April 2020	Suspending an employee from work in the event of an emergency or quarantine Occupational health and safety
Reorientation of business activities
02 July 2020	Subsidies for self-employed to reorient their business activities Change of production/innovation
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
06 April 2020	Vocational training for workers who have been suspended due to quarantine regime Enhancing employability and training
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
07 April 2020 Updated	Tax deferral for companies and self-employed Deferral of payments or liabilities
27 July 2020	Subsidies for microenterprises Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 April 2020	Guarantees for business loans and leasing Access to finance
08 April 2020	Tourism coupons Deferral of payments or liabilities
07 April 2020	Compensation for interest on loan or lease payments Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 April 2020 Updated	Soft loans to provide liquidity in the most affected sectors Access to finance
21 September 2020	Partial compensation of lease payments for businesses most affected by COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
21 September 2020	Loans to providers of tourism services Access to finance
21 September 2020	Loans to providers of accommodation and catering services Access to finance

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Luxembourg

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
11 April 2020	Possibility to refuse or cancel leave in essential sectors of activity Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
11 April 2020	Voluntary interruption of parental leave to resume essential professional activity Mobilisation of a larger workforce
11 April 2020	Exceptional measures regarding teleworking for cross-border workers Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
11 May 2020	Increase in working time during the crisis period Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
10 July 2020	Implementation of new emergency aid for independant workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
10 April 2020 Updated	Family care leave for family support introduced Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
13 April 2020	Stricter rules on leave for family reasons in connection with the Coronavirus epidemic Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
06 April 2020	Establishment of an emergency fund for the self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
11 May 2020	Automatic extension of unemployment benefits Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
11 April 2020 Updated	Suspension of the trial period in businesses affected by the crisis Flexibilisation and security
28 September 2020	Employment reintegration contract for disadvantaged workers Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
09 April 2020	Financial aid for self-employed to compensate for temporary financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 crisis Direct subsidies (full or partial)
10 April 2020	State guarantee scheme for new bank loans for a maximum period of 6 years Access to finance
10 April 2020	Special anti-crisis financing Access to finance
06 April 2020	Emergency fund for very small businesses and self-employed persons Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 July 2020	Aid of €5,000 for micro-companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	Temporary measures concerning social security contribution Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Malta

Income protection beyond short-time work
06 July 2020 Updated	In-work benefit for working parents Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
04 April 2020	Quarantine leave - Grants for employers Paid sick leave
04 April 2020 Updated	Medical benefit for COVID-19 risk group who cannot carry out their work Paid sick leave
04 April 2020 Updated	Person with disability benefit who cannot work for medical reasons can apply for benefit Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
04 April 2020 Updated	New parental benefit to care for children during school closures Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
04 April 2020 Updated	Additional unemployed benefit Income support for unemployed
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
23 September 2020 Updated	Measures to support the construction and property industries Support for spending, stimulus packages
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
04 April 2020 Updated	Facilitating teleworking Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Reorientation of business activities
21 September 2020	Cash grant for companies to produce products related to COVID Change of production/innovation
21 September 2020	Export credit guarantees to support entrance to new markets Change of production/innovation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
07 July 2020	Microinvest Cash Conversion Access to finance
06 July 2020	Moratorium on loan repayments Deferral of payments or liabilities
04 April 2020 Updated	Deferral of payment of taxes Deferral of payments or liabilities
06 July 2020	Malta Development Bank COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme Access to finance

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Netherlands

Employment protection and retention
21 April 2020 Updated	Temporary emergency measure for the preservation of jobs Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
21 April 2020 Updated	Temporary subsidy for self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
21 April 2020 Updated	Expanding business loan guarantee scheme Access to finance
21 April 2020 Updated	Temporary guarantees for companies active in agriculture and horticulture sectors Access to finance
21 April 2020 Updated	Interest reduction and loan payment delays for small enterprises using microcredit Qredits system Deferral of payments or liabilities
07 May 2020	SME credit guarantee scheme (BMKB) Access to finance
23 April 2020	Extra package of support measures for the cultural sector Direct subsidies (full or partial)
21 April 2020 Updated	Right to delay tax payments for entrepreneurs Deferral of payments or liabilities
21 April 2020 Updated	Subsidy for entrepreneurs in affected sectors Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Norway

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
21 April 2020	Schools and kindergartens open to personnel in critical society functions Mobilisation of a larger workforce
17 April 2020	Temporary exemption from pension reduction for health professionals Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
25 April 2020	New compensation scheme for laid off apprentices Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
21 April 2020	Extended right to care benefit for employed parents Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
09 July 2020	Temporary right to unemployment benefits for laid-off third-country nationals Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
17 April 2020 Updated	Temporary income assurance scheme for self-employed and freelancers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
17 April 2020	Temporary prolongation of the payment period during layoff Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
19 April 2020	Reduction of employer's responsibility for funding sick leave to three days if illness is Covid-19-related Paid sick leave
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
02 October 2020	A package to stimulate green growth Support for spending, stimulus packages
01 October 2020	Wage support to re-employ previously laid off staff Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
09 July 2020	Right to combine unemployment benefit with training Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
02 October 2020	New compensation for tourism companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
17 April 2020	Temporary cancellation of the air passenger tax Direct subsidies (full or partial)
19 April 2020	Restoration of the Government Bond Fund Access to finance
27 April 2020 Updated	Support for agriculture and agricultural industries Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 October 2020	Subsidies to commercial bus and passenger boat operators Access to finance
19 April 2020 Updated	Business Compensation Scheme Direct subsidies (full or partial)
02 October 2020	Maintenance of ski resorts and amusement parks Direct subsidies (full or partial)
17 April 2020	Temporary reversal of corporate deficit Deferral of payments or liabilities
17 April 2020 Updated	Temporary amendment to the regulation of layoffs Direct subsidies (full or partial)
27 April 2020	Countercyclical capital buffer is reduced Access to finance
01 October 2020	New measures for entrepreneurs and growth companies Access to finance
19 April 2020 Updated	State loan guarantee for airlines Access to finance
19 April 2020	State guarantee scheme for loans to businesses Access to finance

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Poland

Employment protection and retention
13 April 2020 Updated	Anti-crisis shield: Employment protection and wage subsidies Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
16 September 2020	Anti-crisis shield: Wage subsidies for employees with disabilities Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
11 May 2020	Flexible working time arrangements and introduction of less favourable working conditions Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
16 April 2020 Updated	Measures supporting solo self-employed and freelancers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
11 May 2020	Care allowances for working parents forced to provide personal daycare for young children due to school/pre-school system lockdown Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
11 May 2020	Sick leave allowance for people returning from abroad and their household members under quarantine Paid sick leave
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
01 October 2020	Anti-crisis shield: Additional support for companies and NGOs employing people with disabilities Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
16 July 2020	Tourism voucher Support for spending, stimulus packages
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
31 October 2020	New permanent regulation on remote work under consideration Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
16 July 2020	Anti-takeover measures Other
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
30 April 2020	Financial shield: Micro enterprises Direct subsidies (full or partial)
30 April 2020	Financial shield: large enterprises Direct subsidies (full or partial)
30 April 2020	Financial shield: Small and medium enterprises Direct subsidies (full or partial)
16 April 2020	Anti-crisis shield: Deferral of social security contributions for self-employed and micro companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
28 October 2020	Sectoral shield: Support measures for sectors affected by lockdown measures Direct subsidies (full or partial)
28 September 2020	Anti-crisis shield: Temporary deferral of obligatory payments to the State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled People Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Portugal

Employment protection and retention
14 October 2020	Support to temporary reduction of the normal period of working time Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
06 April 2020 Updated	Exceptional and temporary measure on layoffs to protect jobs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
08 April 2020	Rotation of working teams rota in public passenger transportation companies Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
09 April 2020	Temporary and exceptional support to the emergency reinforcement of public and solidary health and social care services Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
08 April 2020	Care for children or other dependants of workers of essential services Mobilisation of a larger workforce
06 April 2020	Exceptional regime suspending overtime limits Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 April 2020	Exceptional and temporary recognition of the right to sick pay Paid sick leave
09 April 2020 Updated	Extraordinary support for the reduction of self-employed economic activity Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
09 July 2020	Protection of self-employed and informal workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
08 April 2020 Updated	Extraordinary extension of unemployment benefit and social benefit Income support for unemployed
02 June 2020 Updated	Exceptional support to workers' families Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
10 July 2020	Social support for artists, authors, technicians and other arts professionals Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
13 July 2020 Updated	Banking moratoriums Preventing over-indebtedness
14 July 2020	Provision of essential utility services guaranteed for citizens Keeping a safe home
09 April 2020 Updated	Regularisation of immigrants' presence on national territory Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
13 July 2020	Protection of rent payments for renters and landlords Keeping a safe home
13 April 2020	Suspension of evictions and of the expiration of lease contracts Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
02 October 2020	Incentive ATIVAR.PT - Incentive for employers to hire unemployed persons with disability or impairment Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
02 October 2020	Internship ATIVAR.PT - Internships for unemployed persons with disability or impairment Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
10 July 2020	Support to companies for hiring on the basis of teleworking contracts in interior regions Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
06 October 2020	Financial support for the hiring of young unemployed - Incentive ATIVAR.PT Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
07 October 2020	Supporting the labour market integration of young people - internships ATIVAR.PT Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
06 April 2020	Reinforcement of resources and powers of the authority for working conditions (ACT) Flexibilisation and security
06 April 2020	Exceptional suspension of termination of employment contracts in National Health Service Flexibilisation and security
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
06 April 2020 Updated	Telework - exceptional and temporary measure in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Teleworking arrangements, remote working
12 October 2020	Staggered working times - exceptional and transitory regime Changes of working hours or work arrangements
10 July 2020	Telework - Increasing the number of Public Administration workers in teleworking Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
07 April 2020	Extraordinary training plan - Exceptional and temporary measure to protect jobs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Enhancing employability and training
09 April 2020 Updated	Extraordinary financial incentive to support the normalisation of business activity Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work
15 October 2020	Training plan for companies with temporary reduction of the normal period of working time Enhancing employability and training
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
07 April 2020	Temporary exemption of payment of social security contributions due by employers - Exceptional and temporary measure to protect jobs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Direct subsidies (full or partial)
02 October 2020	Fiscal support measures to micro, small and medium businesses Deferral of payments or liabilities
09 April 2020	Credit Line Capitalizar 2018 – COVID-19 Access to finance
15 October 2020	Exemption and partial remission of social security contributions for companies with temporary reduction of the normal period of working time Direct subsidies (full or partial)
09 April 2020 Updated	Exceptional and temporary regime for compliance with fiscal obligations and social contributions Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Romania

Employment protection and retention
03 November 2020	Technical unemployment benefit in case of epidemiological investigation Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
05 July 2020	Support to employers in keeping the workplaces Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
04 November 2020	Benefits for employees Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
03 November 2020	Temporary substantial salary increases for public health staff in the pandemic conditions Wage flexibility
08 April 2020	Indemnity for technical unemployment Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Income protection beyond short-time work
09 April 2020	Free paid days to parents for the purpose of childcare Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
04 November 2020	New regulations regarding the medical leave and indemnity for quarantined or isolated employees Paid sick leave
03 November 2020	Paid days off for parents to supervise children in an online school program Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
08 April 2020	Allowance for self-employed and non-standard workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
22 April 2020	Extended right to medical leave and allowances for quarantine leave Paid sick leave
05 July 2020	Income support for returning Romanian migrant workers, youth and elderly Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
10 July 2020	Hot meal vouchers for elderly Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
05 November 2020	Green energy for accommodation & food businesses Support for spending, stimulus packages
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
05 November 2020	Digital training of SMEs employees Enhancing employability and training
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
05 July 2020	Deferment of payment for utilities and rent for SMEs Deferral of payments or liabilities
05 July 2020	Facilities for payment of rent Deferral of payments or liabilities
13 November 2020	Support for employers - teleworking Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 July 2020	Specific tax relief for companies affected by COVID-19 Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	Secured loans for investments or working capital for companies Access to finance
05 November 2020	SMEs leasing program for equipment and machinery Access to finance
13 April 2020	Temporary suspension of payment obligations for loans Deferral of payments or liabilities
05 November 2020	State aid schemes for agriculture Direct subsidies (full or partial)
04 November 2020	Tax reductions for businesses Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 November 2020	Granting state aid for civil aviation Direct subsidies (full or partial)
05 July 2020	Facilities granted for payment of the building tax or building charge Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Slovakia

Employment protection and retention
31 May 2020	Support to self-employed - First aid Measure 2 Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
31 May 2020	Wage support for companies Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
06 April 2020 Updated	Broadening active labour market policy programmes - supporting job retention Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
08 April 2020 Updated	The state of emergency in the healthcare Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
Income protection beyond short-time work
19 June 2020	SOS subsidy for people without any other income introduced Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
08 April 2020	Introduction of the pandemic sickness benefit Paid sick leave
06 April 2020 Updated	Extension of the support period for unemployment benefit Income support for unemployed
06 April 2020 Updated	Introduction of a pandemic nursing benefit Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
06 April 2020	Employers' dispensation to pay a compensation for sick leave Paid sick leave
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
06 April 2020	New rules for teleworking Teleworking arrangements, remote working
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
30 June 2020 Updated	Rent subsidies for business which had to stay closed Direct subsidies (full or partial)
01 July 2020	Operating loan 'Entrepreneur 2020' Access to finance
06 April 2020 Updated	Postponement of the employers' deadline for payment of compulsory social security obligations Deferral of payments or liabilities

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Slovenia

Employment protection and retention
02 July 2020	Subsidies for short-time work Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
10 April 2020 Updated	Temporary layoff scheme and reimbursement of related wage compensation to employers Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
10 April 2020 Updated	Limitation of certain rights of healthcare workers Mobilisation of a larger workforce
11 April 2020 Updated	Restrictions lifted on temporary work in agriculture Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes)
10 April 2020	Temporary suspension of some labour regulations for public servants Mobilisation of a larger workforce
02 July 2020 Updated	Crisis bonus for public employees Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services
Income protection beyond short-time work
09 April 2020 Updated	Sick leave during pandemic covered by state funds Paid sick leave
02 July 2020	Exceptional unemployment benefits Income support for unemployed
10 April 2020 Updated	Monthly basic income for self-employed Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
10 October 2020	A one-off solidarity allowance for recipients of disability insurance compensation Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
10 April 2020 Updated	One-time solidarity allowance for retired persons, large families and other vulnerable groups Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
02 July 2020 Updated	Set of measures to sustain the sectors most hit by the pandemic Support for spending, stimulus packages
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
10 April 2020 Updated	Deferred payments of borrowers' obligations and state guarantee Deferral of payments or liabilities
11 April 2020 Updated	Deferred compulsory settlement or bankruptcy and other measures Rescue procedures in case of insolvency or adaptation of insolvency regulation
10 April 2020 Updated	Exemption from companies' obligation to pay pension and disability contributions Direct subsidies (full or partial)
11 April 2020 Updated	Subsidies for agriculture, forestry and fisheries and mandatory local purchases Direct subsidies (full or partial)
10 April 2020 Updated	Measures to allow self-employed to postpone or avoid the payment of social security contributions Deferral of payments or liabilities
10 October 2020	Increase in the wage subsidy for workers with disabilities Direct subsidies (full or partial)

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Spain

Employment protection and retention
11 May 2020	Recoverable paid leave Working time and working time flexibility
13 April 2020	Flexibilisation of temporary adjustment of business activities to avoid layoffs Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
14 April 2020	Interruption of the calculation of the maximum duration of temporary contracts Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
13 April 2020	Unemployment benefit guarantee in case of temporary collective dismissal or reduced working time Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
14 April 2020	Measures to speed up the processing and payment of unemployment benefits Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
16 April 2020	Easing the temporary and flexible hiring of workers in agriculture Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers
Income protection beyond short-time work
31 March 2020	Extension of protection for unemployment benefits Income support for unemployed
12 April 2020	Right to flexible schedule and reduction of working hours for workers with care responsibilities Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind)
11 May 2020	Periods of isolation assimilated into accidents at work in terms of economic benefits Paid sick leave
15 April 2020	Exceptional unemployment benefit for employees with temporary contracts Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
15 April 2020	Extension of the extraordinary subsidy for lack of activity to domestic workers Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
12 April 2020	Income protection for self-employed workers and freelancers affected by the state of emergency Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
13 April 2020	Automatic extension of unemployment benefits Income support for unemployed
Measures to prevent social hardship
14 April 2020	Extraordinary extension of the rental contracts for habitual residence Keeping a safe home
15 April 2020	Extension of social housing programmes Keeping a safe home
14 April 2020	Suspension of the eviction procedure for vulnerable households without housing alternatives Keeping a safe home
14 April 2020	Rent debt moratorium and access to financing for payment of rental debt Keeping a safe home
05 June 2020	New minimum living income introduced Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
14 April 2020	New aid programme to help vulnerable groups in regular home rentals Keeping a safe home
15 April 2020	Access to reduced supplies' prices for self-employed through the so-called social bonus Keeping a safe home
15 April 2020	Inclusion of women experiencing gender violence in housing programmes Keeping a safe home
29 October 2020	Economic reactivation measures to face the impact of COVID-19 in the field of housing Keeping a safe home
12 April 2020	Mortgage debt moratorium Keeping a safe home
12 April 2020	Contingency fund to protect the elderly dependent, disabled and homeless persons Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support)
12 April 2020	Guarantee of water and energy supply to vulnerable consumers Keeping a safe home
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery
24 October 2020	Programs to improve the employability of unemployed people Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
07 October 2020	Economic aids for people with disabilities Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation
29 October 2020	Economic reactivation measures to face the impact of COVID-19 in the field of transport Support for spending, stimulus packages
21 October 2020	Aids for the energy renovation of buildings Support for spending, stimulus packages
22 October 2020	Extraordinary financial measures for local entities Support for spending, stimulus packages
24 October 2020	Funds for innovative renewable projects in Andalusia and Extremadura Support for spending, stimulus packages
14 April 2020	Prohibition of objective dismissals Flexibilisation and security
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
14 April 2020	Emergency measures to speed temporary layoffs and short time work schemes for cooperatives Changes of working hours or work arrangements
12 April 2020	Preference for remote work Teleworking arrangements, remote working
05 October 2020	Aid for supported employment for people with disabilities as a measure of labor integration of people with disabilities in the ordinary work system. Changes in work organisation
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
13 April 2020	Exemption from payment of social contributions by companies in case of temporary collective dismissal or use of reduced working time schemes Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	State credit line for companies and the self-employed Access to finance
15 April 2020	Moratorium on social security contributions for companies and self-employed workers Deferral of payments or liabilities
15 April 2020	Refund of expenses and granting of aid for cancellation of international trade promotion activities and other international events Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Suspension of interest payments from tourist companies for loans from the EMPRENDETUR programme Deferral of payments or liabilities
16 April 2020	Deferral of all April monthly tax statements for SMEs and self-employed Deferral of payments or liabilities
11 May 2020	Targeted social security measures for permanent seasonal workers Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	New insurance coverage line for export-oriented SMEs Access to finance
29 October 2020	Support to movie theaters Direct subsidies (full or partial)
15 April 2020	Relaxation of processes for obtaining credits from the General Secretariat for Industry and SMEs, and the payment of interest Access to finance
29 October 2020	Supports available to the tourism sector Access to finance

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Sweden

Employment protection and retention
13 April 2020 Updated	Short-time work allowance newly introduced Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
16 April 2020	Removal of income ceiling for student aid to facilitate work in essential services Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 April 2020	Sick pay standard reduction suspended - Encouraging employees to stay home Paid sick leave
07 October 2020	Self-employed can pause their business in order to receive unemployment insurance Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
15 April 2020	Doctor's certificate no longer mandatory during the first two weeks of sick leave Paid sick leave
13 April 2020 Updated	'Disease carriers allowance' extended to high-risk groups Paid sick leave
13 July 2020	Sickness compensation for COVID-19 risk groups can be paid preventively Paid sick leave
13 April 2020 Updated	Central government assumes sick pay responsibility Paid sick leave
13 April 2020 Updated	Temporary reinforcement of unemployment insurance Income support for unemployed
Supporting businesses to get back to normal
16 April 2020	More places and more distance learning at higher education institutions for unemployed Enhancing employability and training
16 April 2020	More active labour market policy Enhancing employability and training
16 April 2020 Updated	More opportunities for VET Enhancing employability and training
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
13 April 2020	Temporary reduction of employers' social security contributions Direct subsidies (full or partial)
20 April 2020 Updated	Increased loan facilities and credit guarantees for Swedish businesses Access to finance
13 April 2020 Updated	Rent support for companies in vulnerable sectors Direct subsidies (full or partial)
06 November 2020	Direct subsidy for sole traders with substantial loss of turnover Direct subsidies (full or partial)
07 October 2020	Reorientation support for companies Direct subsidies (full or partial)
13 April 2020	Tax cuts and deferrals for companies Deferral of payments or liabilities

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United Kingdom

Employment protection and retention
31 March 2020 Updated	Coronavirus job retention scheme Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work)
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
15 April 2020	Mobilisation of retired health service and other emergency service workers Mobilisation of a larger workforce
Income protection beyond short-time work
13 April 2020 Updated	Reclaiming of statutory sick pay by SMEs Paid sick leave
14 April 2020 Updated	Changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) Paid sick leave
31 March 2020 Updated	Self-employed income support scheme Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme
Measures to prevent social hardship
16 April 2020 Updated	Governmental GBP 500 million fund for council tax relief for people in need Preventing over-indebtedness
14 April 2020	Mortgage and rent protective provisions Keeping a safe home
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
12 April 2020 Updated	Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme for SMEs Access to finance
13 April 2020	Tax deferrals self-assessment July 2020 payment on account Deferral of payments or liabilities
12 April 2020 Updated	COVID corporate financing facility Access to finance
13 April 2020 Updated	Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19) Deferral of payments or liabilities

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