„Alongside the provision of health care, public expenditure on education is often considered 1 of the most important investments that can be made in people. Education has the potential to drive socioeconomic development forward: this is particularly the case in a globalised world, where a highly skilled workforce can be an advantage in terms of productivity, innovation and competitiveness.“
Eurostat (Hrsg.), Eurostat regional yearbook. 2025 edition (2025), S. 48.