They argue that smaller class sizes will improve education and relive pressure on teachers, as overcrowding is a major factor driving new teachers away, with one in five leaving the profession within the first five years.

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Ilana Rooderkerk, MP of the progressive liberal D66, claimed that the plan would cost some €1.5 billion, but would create an extra €3.5 billion in GNP in 10 years.