by MK
Massimiliano Fedriga, governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Alessia Rosolen, the region’s councilor for labor, education and family policies, on Friday unveiled a €493 million family support plan for 2026 through 2028, as the region seeks to address declining birth rates and expand support for young families.
Presented in Trieste, the plan combines maternity assistance with housing incentives aimed primarily at women under 30. Applications for the measures will open on May 14 through a fully digital system.
At the center of the package is a monthly maternity allowance for a child’s first year of life or adoption. Eligible mothers will receive €250 per month, while mothers under 30 will receive €500. Access to the subsidy is tied to employment, education, or vocational training, as well as an income threshold of €35,000.
The region will also offer housing grants covering up to 50 percent of the cost of a first home, capped at €40,000, for mothers under 30. Eligible properties must cost less than €200,000 and cannot be classified as luxury residences.
Governor Fedriga said the measures are also intended to encourage integration among non-European mothers from cultural backgrounds where women may face greater barriers to employment and independence, while promoting a stronger role for women in society.
Officials described the initiative as a long-term demographic strategy rather than a temporary welfare measure, acknowledging that the results may take years to emerge.
