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Yes, if he passes the reform.

The article discusses the debate over increasing education funding in the Czech Republic, particularly focusing on whether the government should increase spending despite existing budget deficits. Minister of Education Plaga has proposed raising the ministry’s budget by around 20 billion crowns by 2027 to avoid further deterioration of the financial situation in the education sector. However, achieving this would require significant increases in state debt, which conflicts with voters' preference for lower taxes. The article highlights that while increased funding could bring Czech education closer to OECD averages, current low tax rates have led to chronic underfunding. It also notes that past attempts to boost education spending during the pandemic were followed by sharp drops in state revenue and high deficits. The government now faces a dilemma between maintaining low taxes, avoiding rising deficits, or significantly boosting education spending. The article suggests that without long-delayed educational reforms, additional funding alone may not yield substantial returns.