By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and the necessity of combining spending cuts, tax increases, and strategic investments. There is strong support for investments in research and development (R&D) to ensure economic growth. Concern is expressed regarding the private sector's insufficient contribution to the R&D sector.

Is concerned about the financial burden the draft legislation places on local governments (LGSs), although it views investment in early childhood education as a long-term saving on social costs. It supports the idea of reducing the parental contribution (currently 42 million euros) should the country's economic situation improve, considering linking the kindergarten fee to wages.

We advocate for fiscal responsibility through the optimization of the school network to prevent the waste of money on heating empty school buildings. There is a strong stance in favor of abolishing the tax hump to eliminate the unfairness inherent in the progressive income tax and increase teachers' disposable income, which is an initiative of the Reform Party.