Poll results
Should education policy be organized centrally by the federal government?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 4170 respondents – 22.02.2024-28.02.2024
Poll information
Should education policy be organized centrally by the federal government? 70% of respondents are in favor of education policy being organized centrally by the federal government, while 24% are against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 4170 users of the PolitPro app during 22.02.2024-28.02.2024. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Uniform standards: A central organization of education policy would help establish uniform standards in the education system. This could ensure that all students in Germany have access to a high-quality education, regardless of where they live. A uniform education system could also improve the comparability of degrees and the mobility of students.
- Equality of opportunity: A central organization of education policy could help promote equality of opportunity in the education system. Uniform standards and guidelines could reduce educational differences between different regions and states. This could particularly benefit disadvantaged students and provide them with better educational opportunities.
- Efficiency and resource allocation: A centralized organization of education policy could lead to a more efficient use of resources. Through centralized management, administrative tasks could be coordinated more effectively, which could lead to cost savings. Better distribution of resources could also help make educational infrastructure and programs more equitable.
Cons - What's against it?
- Diversity and regional differences: Germany is a federal state in which educational traditions and cultures are shaped by the individual states. A central organization of education policy could limit the diversity and regional characteristics in the education system. Different needs and requirements could not be sufficiently taken into account.
- Bureaucracy and lack of flexibility: A central organization of education policy could lead to increased bureaucracy. Decisions would have to be made and implemented at the federal level, which could lead to slower responsiveness to local needs. A decentralized structure allows individual states greater flexibility in adapting to their specific circumstances.
- Subsidiarity principle: The subsidiarity principle states that decisions should be made at the lowest possible level. Education policy is closely linked to local communities and parents. A centralized organization of education policy could lead to alienation from the grassroots and limit the influence of local actors.