The Spanish Government has announced the creation of a universal parenting benefit of 200 euros per month per child, for all families, regardless of their economic situation. The objective of this measure is to guarantee a minimum of child well-being for all boys and girls to decrease the child poverty rate in Spain, which currently rests at 30%.
The measure was announced by the Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy, who wants to implement this child benefit into the 2025 budget.
The child benefit is a historical demand of the Spanish Large Families Federation (FEFN), which has asked for direct help per child for years. Their demands are in accordance with policies in place throughout the rest of Europe, where the nation invests in the upbringing of all children by providing a monthly amount per child until the age of 18, regardless of the family’s economic situation.
The minister’s approach is precisely that which the FEFN has demanded for years: “It is not about social aid that is given after a family demonstrates whether it is poor. It is about generating a universal right that guarantees minimum conditions of well-being for all boys and girls,” he explained.
Is this currently in effect, or is there a scheduled date for it to take effect?
It is a proposal by the minister of social rights for the 2025 budget that has yet to be approved by both the government and Congress.
Do you know if there’s an update on this? Is it likely to pass?
The proposal should be approved in the Spanish budget for 2025, but the budget process seems to be delayed because the government has not yet convinced the majority of the necessary votes.
Has the government approved it yet?
It is a proposal for the next budget, but it has not yet been approved.
Cual es la situacion actual ?
La propuesta debería aprobarse en el presupuesto español para 2025, pero el proceso presupuestario parece retrasarse porque el Gobierno aún no ha convencido a la mayoría de los votos necesarios.
Is there any update regarding this subject?
No, because the budget for 2025 has not been approved by the Parliament yet.
How i apply…tell me whole process while im 7month pregnant and have two kids already.
It is a proposal for the next budget, but it has not yet been approved.
Pour le moment quel est le montant approximative des allocations familiales pour un enfant en Espagne seriez vous m aiguillez merci d’avance
Il s’agit d’un système complexe. Il y a les prestations de l’État, que vous pouvez consulter ici: https://prestaciones.seg-social.es/nacimiento-adopcion-prestaciones-familiares.html
Ensuite, en fonction de la Communauté autonome où vous vivez, il y a aussi les prestations régionales.
Any news about the Child allowance ?
When it will be communicated of it’s approved or not?
The Spanish government doesn’t have the majority to approve the budget yet. They have announced that this year they will not have a new budget, then this allowance must wait until next year.