European elections: "A decisive moment for academic freedom and autonomy" (Yerun)

"Considering recent trends that are weakening multilateralism and encouraging greater levels of protectionism, the elections are a decisive moment in which we can reaffirm the integrity of our European values and democratic governance. This includes academic freedom and the autonomy of the European higher education sector as a precondition for its sustainable prosperity", says Yerun, the European association of young European universities, on 05/06/2024.

This position is published in the context of the European elections which will take place from 06 to 09/06.

Yerun calls on:

• "EU citizens to exercise their right to vote and actively shape the future they aspire to;
• candidates in the 2024 European elections to embrace universities’ role as agents of change, and to invest in the necessary conditions for Europe to lead in education, research and innovation".

The position highlights the "key role played by research universities" in Europe. "Fostering the sustainable progress of their local communities, advancing human development through lifelong learning and increasing global…