During his speech at the General Political Orientation Debate, the President announced a call for 7,000 public jobs to be included in the 2017 budget, incorporating 2,500 doctors and nurses, 2,000 teachers, 500 Mossos d’Esquadra, 150 fire-fighters and 300 tax agency personnel to the Public Administration in efforts to strengthen Catalonia's core state structures.
Carles Puigdemont listed the main elements of the Government of Catalonia's political orientation as follows:
1. An energy efficient and sustainable country
2. A connected country
3. A new model for the productive economy
4. High quality employment for everyone
5. A country where everyone can develop their personal project
6. A welfare state that guarantees equal opportunities
7. A social protection network that dignifies individuals
8. Restoring confidence in the institutions that ensure the active engagement of citizens
9. A safe and fair country for everyone, regardless of who you are or where you come from
10. A Catalonia that is active and present around the world
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