Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, referred to the economic and social dimensions of the war against Iran at the European Council meeting in Brussels, stating that this war has so far cost Europeans over 100 billion euros (about 112 billion dollars). He said, "Ordinary citizens bear the greatest economic burden of this war" and noted that the opponents of this war were right from the beginning.
Economic impacts of the war on citizens' lives
Sánchez stated that the war is critiquable not only from the perspective of international law and respect for human rights but also in terms of social consequences, expressing that European citizens are currently facing significant economic challenges. In a message on the social media platform X, he wrote: "We who raised our voices against the war and said no to war were right. We knew that in the end, ordinary people would have to pay the price."
Support package from the Spanish government
The Prime Minister of Spain announced government measures to reduce economic pressure on citizens, stating that the country's parliament has approved a support package worth over 12 billion euros (about 13.4 billion dollars). This package is designed to support the sectors of the economy that have been affected and citizens who use vehicles. Sánchez emphasized that this action is essential to alleviate the economic burden on the people.
He added: "What matters now is to resolve this disaster as quickly as possible." These statements reflect Sánchez's deep concern about the current economic situation and its impacts on the daily lives of citizens. It seems that global crises, especially wars, can directly affect people's livelihoods and increase economic pressures on them.
In conclusion, Sánchez, referring to the necessity of solidarity and mutual support in these difficult circumstances, stated that everyone must work together to improve the situation. His remarks as a Prime Minister reflect the Spanish government's efforts to maintain social and economic stability in times of crisis.
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