The Minister of Education, Daniel David, answered in an interview exclusively for the “truth” of the questions that bother the system: from teachers’ protests, to crisis in universities and school dropout.
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The dialogue targeted the most sensitive topics of the moment. The minister answered questions about the financing of education, given that Romania allocates only 2.5% of GDP, the lowest percentage of the OECD. He also spoke about school and university dropout, with emphasis on causes and possible support programs for students and students from vulnerable environments.
At the same time, he also discussed the situation in schools after the teacher’s boycott and the possibility of triggering a general strike, as well as about the units of rural units and the accusations that the ministry tried to block the participation of teachers in protests.
Teachers from all over the country, at the greatest protest in education
We recall that, on September 8, teachers from all over the country came to Bucharest for the largest education in recent years. Thus, instead of the usual festivities, with hot speeches and receptions, the first day of school brought meetings and protest marches. The Federation of Free Trade Unions (FSLI), the “Spiru Haret” Federation and the “Alma Mater” National Federation organized a meeting in Victoriei Square, followed by a march to the Cotroceni Palace.
“This protest action is the expression of the deep dissatisfaction of the education staff against the constant refusal of the government to repeal the provisions of Law 141/2025”, The trade unionists said.
Among the claims are the annulment of the increase of the didactic norm by two hours, stopping the combination of schools and increasing the number of students in the class, as well as returning to the reduction of scholarships and the decrease of the tariff to pay by the hour, from 60 lei to 22 lei.
