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AKEL Calls on Government to Honor Promises for Student Grant Increase

Published March 24, 2026, 17:04
AKEL Calls on Government to Honor Promises for Student Grant Increase

AKEL is calling on the government to honor its announcements regarding an increase in the student grant, following reactions in the House Education Committee regarding the amount of the proposed increase. The government is proposing an increase of €10.5 million, while it had previously announced an increase of €14 million. MPs from various parties expressed their disappointment with the difference between the announcements and the proposal, while representatives of student organizations emphasized the need for a larger increase, taking into account inflation. AKEL accused the government of breaking its promises and called for the implementation of the initial announcement. The inclusion of families with 4 children in the student grant was also discussed.