AustriaThe Austrian National Council has approved two new school subjects: 'Media and Democracy' and 'Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.' The decision was made by the ruling coalition, but opposition parties criticized it, particularly regarding potential cuts to Latin classes. FPÖ's education spokesperson accused the government of lowering educational standards, while Green Party deputy chairwoman Sigrid Maurer called for clearer rules. The new subjects will have two weekly hours for 'Media and Democracy' and one hour for the expanded computer science curriculum. Schools will retain autonomy in deciding whether to reduce time spent on second foreign languages or Latin. Both the ÖVP and the Education Minister praised the compromise, emphasizing the strengthening of school autonomy and the possibility of reinforcing classical languages like Latin and Ancient Greek if desired.
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