National Council committee wants more money for education than the Federal Council
Published: Friday, May 17th 2024, 17:01
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The responsible National Council committee wants to thwart the Federal Council's cost-cutting plans for education. It is requesting a total of CHF 152 million more investment in education, research and innovation over the next four years than the national government.
The Federal Council has earmarked CHF 29.2 billion for investment in education, research and innovation over the next four years. This corresponds to growth of 1.6 percent, not adjusted for inflation. The government argues that more is not possible due to the tight financial situation.
The plans have met with resistance: various stakeholders from science, research and education as well as the cantons are calling for higher growth. Now the lead committee for science, education and culture of the National Council (WBK-N) is also requesting more funding.
Overall, growth in the next funding period is set to increase by 1.7 percent compared to the current period, as announced by the parliamentary services on Friday. This corresponds to additional credit entitlements of 152.2 million francs.
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