Thomas Piketty

I have difficulty in understanding those who insist on wishing to pay a basic income of 500 Euros per month to those earning a salary of 2000 Euros, and then deduct the same sum by raising their taxes deducted at source. (source)

I believe that a basic income offers a more flexible and dignified solution than a job-guarantee. It empowers individuals to make choices that best suit their personal circumstances and fosters innovation by reducing economic insecurity.

I believe that emphasizing wealth creation within leftist agendas can provide the necessary resources to address socioeconomic inequalities. Progressive taxation and investment in education and social services funded through this wealth would enable a more equitable distribution of resources, supporting the core principles of the left.

While attracting global talent is commendable, offering no-strings attached one-year visas for STEM graduates from top-100 universities to Spain overlooks the underlying issues of inequality and education. Such a policy could exacerbate educational elitism and neglect the crucial investment needed in domestic education and opportunities for all, not just the elite from prestigious universities. We should instead focus on broadening access to quality education and training for everyone, fostering an inclusive society that uplifts local and global talent equally.