A 800+ program to change? Poles in large cities divided

wbijamszpile.pl 8 months ago

A increasing number of large cities are in favour of changes in the 800+ programme. According to the latest SW investigation poll for Rzeczpospolita, 52% of respondents believe that the current form of the programme needs to be restricted. The study on the implementation of the State Aid Act in the rearing of children shows that household 500+ had small impact on fertility growth, which has been 1 of the key motivations for its existence for years.

The 500+ household Program launched by the United Right Government on April 1, 2016 was to stimulate childbirth, which in its early years translated into a tiny increase in births. However, the study for 2023 shows that this effect was short-lived, and the increase in the benefit to PLN 800 since January of this year has not brought crucial changes in demography. Next year, the programme is expected to absorb over PLN 60 billion from the state budget, which further prompts any citizens to ask questions about its legitimacy.

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Arguments for the change of the strategy and its costs

The expanding cost of implementing the household 800+ is raising concerns among the population, especially in the major cities, where inflation growth and public spending are powerfully affecting the economy.

Many residents are convinced that these measures could be utilized for alternate support programmes – e.g. education, healthcare, or solutions that straight improve the quality of household life. Although the household 500+ program, and now 800+, has a wide scope of supporters, there are expanding numbers of people who propose that its modification or limitation are necessary.

Social breakdowns and future of the 800+ programme

The increasing discussion on the legitimacy and structure of the 800+ programme highlights polarisation in society, where an crucial audience sees unchangeable support and another – costly and inefficient project. The future of the programme depends on the actions of the government and the further results of investigation and surveys, which increasingly point to the request to rethink its objectives.