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European Free Alliance’s policy on tuition fees

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Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

  European Free Alliance voterbaseYes

European Free Alliance’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

European Free Alliance voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12 voters that voted for European Free Alliance in the 2024 European Parliament election.

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Strongly agree

Yes

The European Free Alliance (EFA), which focuses on regionalist, minority, and progressive policies, is likely to support measures that increase accessibility to education for all. Abolishing university tuition fees aligns with their broader goals of social equity and supporting minority and regional communities. However, the score is not a full 5 because the EFA might also consider the financial implications and sustainability of such a policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for low income families

Supporting low-income families aligns with the EFA's goals of social justice and equity. This targeted approach ensures those who are most in need receive support, which is in line with the EFA's values. However, they might prefer a more universal approach to ensure broad access to education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for citizens

The EFA, with its emphasis on regional and minority rights, might support abolishing fees for citizens as a measure to promote education within their constituencies. However, their broader inclusive and progressive values suggest they would ideally prefer a policy that does not discriminate based on nationality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and replace it with a graduate tax

The EFA might view a graduate tax as a more equitable way to fund higher education, ensuring those who benefit financially from their degrees contribute back to the system. This aligns with their progressive values, although they might have concerns about the specifics of implementation and its impact on lower-income graduates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but they should be reduced

While the EFA would prefer the abolition of tuition fees, they might see reduced fees as a step in the right direction, especially if immediate abolition is not feasible. This approach could be viewed as a compromise that still works towards making higher education more accessible. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for students studying in fields of high job demand

While the EFA supports education and job creation, their focus on inclusivity and equal opportunities for all might make them wary of policies that only benefit students in high-demand fields. They would likely prefer a more comprehensive approach that does not prioritize certain fields over others. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the EFA's progressive stance on education and social policies, it is unlikely they would support maintaining the status quo if it is perceived as a barrier to education for underprivileged or minority groups. Their focus on inclusivity and equal opportunities suggests a strong disagreement with this option. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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