Flemish higher education could face budget cuts of €34.9m and €14.5m less for research

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Flemish universities in Belgium could face significant budget cuts in 2026, after the Flemish government approved on 24/10/2025 the decree accompanying the 2026 budget for Flanders, as well as a separate decree giving the green light to a reform of student grants.

"The figures for our universities are alarming," said Vlir, the conference of...


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