Wellness vouchers, tax breaks: What you can receive in Europe for donating blood

Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025

Blood donation incentives vary across Europe, contrasting solidarity acts with state rewards. A large drive occurred after a Graz school shooting.

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Blood donation is viewed as an act of solidarity in Austria and many EU countries, while other nations employ various incentives for it. A special blood drive took place in Graz following a school shooting, resulting in hundreds of people queuing to donate, with the last donor not being seen until 2 am due to high demand.

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