These points are included in the municipality’s memorandum. Not all minimum wage earners will continue to receive the same assistance. For example, the municipality wants to save on student allowances. This fund is intended for students with a structural disability who therefore have no opportunity to earn extra money in addition to their studies. 1.1 million euros are available from the government, but in practice it costs the city of Utrecht 2.1 million euros. The municipality wants to adhere to the amount set by the government. In addition, the municipality will also invest less money in the municipal health insurance, the U-polis.
Municipality of Utrecht struggles with poverty budget: ‘We can only stick plasters’
