Single-parent families association demands reform of state benefits

On September 9, 2026, the Single-Parent Families Association issued a formal request for urgent reforms to the state single-parent allowance. The association argues that while the government recently announced expansions to the child benefit scheme—expected to cover 17,000 additional families and 23,000 children by broadening income criteria—the single-parent benefit has remained stagnant in both structure and financial threshold for the past three years.

The organization emphasizes that single-parent households, which rely on a single income, are facing significant economic pressure. They are specifically calling for prioritized support for vulnerable families with annual incomes below 20,000 euros. Although government officials have previously pledged to overhaul both child and single-parent benefits over the last three years, the association reports that these promises have not yet materialized into concrete policy changes.

The association's appeal is currently pending review by the relevant government authorities. The group continues to advocate for the expansion of the benefit to ensure adequate relief for low-income households struggling to meet current economic challenges.