500,000 Spaniards who turn 18 by December will receive 400 euros to spend on shows, books, music, magazines and subscriptions
The Council of Ministers has approved the second edition of the Youth Cultural Bonus, which may be requested by 500,000 citizens who turn 18 in 2023. Consist of an aid of 400 euros compatible with other subsidies that will be able to spend on products, services and cultural activities.
As confirmed by the minister spokesperson, Isabel Rodrguez, at the press conference after the government meeting, the objective is to “bring culture closer to youth” and at the same time “revitalize” the sectorwhich generates 3% of Spanish GDP and that culture is “available to everyone” and “generates new leisure habits”.
Rodríguez remarked that it is of a general nature and is not linked to family income, since the Executive understands that It is a way of “welcoming” the coming of age. Likewise, the voucher is compatible with other types of aid.
The 400 euros cannot be allocated to a single type of culture, because, according to the spokeswoman, they can be spent up to 200 euros in live shows; 100 in physical goods, such as magazines and video games; and another 100 in the subscription on platforms.
on this occasion bullfighting shows are includedafter the demands of the sector after its exclusion in the previous call for the cultural bonus and the favorable ruling of the Supreme Court.
In order to become effective, Rodrguez specified, both companies, establishments and institutions, as well as young people, they will have to be validated through the web page enabled for it. Young people will receive a prepaid card that they can redeem for one year.
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