Experts contend that foreign companies may be next in line for unanticipated tax hits, creating an unstable environment.

Independent experts contend that methods used by the program are not supported by any scientific studies.

Some experts contend that higher wages negotiated by politically powerful trade unions have suppressed job growth.

In addition, these experts contend that irregularities in the appointment of scientific advisors and advisory panels are threatening to upset the legally mandated balance of these bodies.