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Reactions to Government's Proposed Student Grant Amount

Published March 24, 2026, 17:10
Reactions to Government's Proposed Student Grant Amount

Reactions were sparked in the Parliamentary Education Committee regarding the amount of the student grant proposed by the government. The bill provides for modifications to the criteria for increasing the beneficiaries of state student care, as well as an increase in the amount of the grant. However, MPs and representatives of student organizations described the increase as insufficient, given current prices and the economic situation. Imbalances were also pointed out in relation to previous announcements by the President of the Republic for a larger increase in the grant. The discussion focused on the need for greater social sensitivity and the implementation of the government's announcements.