In Poland seniors can from 75 Years from the 1. September 2016 an, get certain medications for free. The drugs are included in a list of the Health Ministry, but still have to be prescribed by a doctor. The Conservative Party has therefore implemented its election promises of last year. Seniors in Poland are among the poorest of the population.
In Spain, unemployment has increased in August, for the first time in five months - despite a record tourism season. Compared with July, the number of unemployed increased by 0,39 percent or 14.435 to a total 3,7 millions of people. unemployment rate (19,6% in July)
Unemployment in Austria in August 2016 rose to a record level again. Compared with the previous month were 1,1 Percent more people, also 388.624 Persons without a job. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 8,3 Percent.