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Swiss Council of States approves CHF 192.6 million to participate in Erasmus+ in 2027

The Swiss Council of States has approved, by a vote of 23 to 19, with 2 abstentions, a commitment appropriation of CHF 192.6 million (€206.5m) to participate in Erasmus+ in 2027. The Swiss Council voted on 01/10/2026. Approval from the National Council is still required; its decision is…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456194
• Published on 08/10/26 at 15:43

UK immigration rules change due to return to Erasmus+

The new UK immigration rules, following the UK’s return to Erasmus+, have come into force on 08/10/2026. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has explained that, from now on, applications under the Student Immigration Route allow students with a student visa to undertake…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 456354
• Published on 08/10/26 at 14:34

The Guild calls for a Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) instead of a European Excellence Initiative

The Guild of research-intensive universities has called for the introduction of Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) in FP10 instead of a European Excellence Initiative. In a paper published on 08/10/2026, Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of the Guild, said: "Our ideas of a Scale-Up Research…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 456406
• Published on 08/10/26 at 13:11

The Irish presidency of the Council of the EU will present its negobox on 10/10/2026

The Irish presidency of the Council of the EU will present its negotiating box, the member states’ position on the budget of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, on 10/10/2026. The ministers will also hold a policy debate on the MFF 2028-2034 during the General Affairs Council…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456432
• Published on 08/10/26 at 12:08

France: Students protest for better study conditions; call for a youth forum ahead of elections in May

Student protests in France have blocked university campuses and taken to the streets in several cities, notably demanding better study conditions and more funding for education and higher education. France Universités, an association of French university presidents, is calling for a national youth…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 456348
• Published on 08/10/26 at 09:35

Dutch government gives greater autonomy to higher education institutions in internationalisation policies

The Dutch government has proposed giving universities and universities of applied sciences more control over their internationalisation policies, including the choice of language of instruction. In a press release from 05/10/2026, the government announced a draft memorandum of amendment to the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 456268
• Published on 07/10/26 at 16:22

Türkiye is gaining ground as a "quality and price-conscious study destination", data shows

Türkiye is gaining ground as a study destination by combining affordability with growing international appeal, according to new data from Studyportals, a higher education data provider. Studyportals' data, published on 07/10/2026, shows that Türkiye is attracting growing student interest as…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 456260
• Published on 07/10/26 at 14:15

Breaking news MEPs call on Council not to cut 2028-2034 budget, citing research, innovation and competitiveness

MEPs call on the Council of the EU not to reduce the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 below the level proposed by the European Commission, warning that such cuts would limit investment in research, innovation and competitiveness, among other areas. They were speaking…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 456277
• Published on 07/10/26 at 13:46

EU allocates €65 million in data underpinning biomedical research and AI tools for biotechnology

The European Commission has allocated €65 million to safeguard scientific data essential to biomedical research and the development of AI tools for biotechnology, including data on genes, proteins and scientific discoveries. On 06/10/2026, the Commission announced the launch of three grants and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 456161
• Published on 07/10/26 at 11:20

MEP in charge of EU long-term budget says Council will not be ready to negotiate before January

Leading MEP on the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 says the Council of the EU will not be ready to negotiate before January. Siegfried Mureșan, a Romanian centre-right MEP who drafted the European Parliament’s report on the EU’s 2028-2034 budget, said on 06/10/2026…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456164
• Published on 06/10/26 at 17:46