The government enjoyed a vast majority on Alþingi, with 43 out of 63 members supporting it. In the government's manifesto, it stated that it would focus on children, the elderly and the environment, as well as aiming to lower taxes, raise benefits and invest heavily in education and transportation. The Social Democratic Alliance was more environmentalist and pro-EU and opposed the war in Iraq and Iceland's participation in the "Coalition of the Willing". Nevertheless, no action was announced to stop or reconsider the building of large-scale industrial complexes such as aluminium smelters and the development of new power plants, especially hydropower stations, or the country's participation in the war. A commission, though, to weigh the pros and cons of European Union membership was set up, but without a clear mandate.