Party of European Socialists

Strongly agree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports policies aimed at increasing accessibility to education and reducing barriers for students. Abolishing university tuition fees aligns with their broader goals of social equity and investment in education. Historically, socialist and social-democratic parties across Europe have advocated for free or heavily subsidized higher education as a means to promote equal opportunities. 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 low income families

Supporting low-income families aligns with the PES's commitment to social justice and reducing inequalities. They would likely view targeted support for low-income families as a positive step, though they might prefer a more comprehensive approach to tuition fee abolition. 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

Introducing a graduate tax as an alternative to upfront tuition fees could be seen by the PES as a progressive funding mechanism that aligns with their principles of fairness and solidarity. This approach ensures that the cost of education is borne more equitably, depending on graduates' future earnings. 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 PES might prefer the abolition of tuition fees, they could see reducing fees as a pragmatic step towards making higher education more accessible. This approach might be considered as a compromise or interim solution in contexts where abolishing fees is not immediately feasible. 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 citizens

The PES supports inclusive policies and might not favor measures that exclusively benefit citizens, potentially excluding residents and international students. However, they might view this as a compromise if it significantly increases accessibility for a large portion of students. 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.

Neutral

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

While the PES supports education and training in areas of high job demand as part of broader economic strategies, they might be cautious about policies that condition access to education on market demands, as this could undermine principles of equal opportunity and the intrinsic value of diverse fields of study. 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

The PES is unlikely to support maintaining university tuition fees without any form of intervention, as this stance contradicts their principles of promoting social justice and equal access to education. Their policies typically focus on reducing financial barriers 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.