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Government left millions of euros for wildfire-affected families in a drawer

The Court of Auditors reports that emergency aid funds for families affected by wildfires, ranging from the 2023 Odemira fires to the 2025 Arganil fire, were not distributed as intended. Additionally, promised social security contribution exemptions were delayed by three years.

Why it mattersIf you were impacted by wildfires in recent years, this confirms systemic delays in receiving government aid or promised tax/contribution relief.

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