The Argentine government, under President Javier Milei, has announced its decision to expand the agenda for extraordinary legislative sessions to include a proposed law aimed at establishing a new funding scheme for universities. This decision comes after the administration had previously refused to implement an already sanctioned law concerning university funding that had been vetoed and insisted upon by Congress. The upcoming decree will also extend the extraordinary sessions until February 28, allowing for further legislative discussion on this key issue.

This move follows legal appeals by the Milei administration against a court ruling that mandated the application of the university funding law, signaling a shift in engagement between the government and the university sector. Meetings held between government representatives and university officials resulted in this new initiative to address financial support for universities, which has become a contentious topic amid concerns over fiscal balance and budgetary constraints.

The extension of the legislative agenda indicates the government's attempt to negotiate and align with the educational sector without compromising its fiscal policies. By communicating these changes through the Official Gazette, the government aims to clarify its stance and demonstrate a willingness to resolve the funding dilemmas faced by universities, all while maintaining its commitment to fiscal prudence.