Cutting Quote by Martin Schulz
“I am strictly against making cuts in the current budgetary period for things such as research funding and investments as a reaction to Brexit. I think that we can do an excellent job of explaining this to the German people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament debate on Brexit, 2017
Argues that cutting research and investment during Brexit would be harmful and that the public can be persuaded of the benefits of continued funding.
In simple terms: Cutting funding now is bad; we can explain why to Germans.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for sustained research investment despite political uncertainty.
Themes
economics
public policy
science funding
political communication
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
persuasive
When to use this quote
- policy formulation
- government budgeting
- stakeholder engagement
Key Concepts
budget allocation
public persuasion
research investment
Brexit impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we effectively communicate the value of research to the public?
- What alternatives exist to cuts without harming growth?
A Different Perspective
Reducing funds may undermine long‑term innovation and competitiveness.
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