The universities of Madrid will go on strike on November 4 and 5 over the "scam" of Ayuso's funding agreement

Universities in Madrid will strike on November 4 and 5 due to perceived underfunding by the regional government. The Coordinadora en Defensa de la Universidad Pública claims that public university funding is only 0.4% of GDP, significantly lower than national and European averages. The strike aims to protest against privatization and demand political rights for students and staff. Previous strikes have seen significant participation, and this upcoming action coincides with electoral campaigning. The regional government defends its funding agreement, stating it provides substantial financial support for growth. However, critics argue that the funding remains inadequate for the number of enrolled students.