Summary
The European Parliament recommends that the EU actively protect academic freedom and institutional autonomy as part of its foreign policy, including supporting at-risk scholars through improved mobility programs. 10 29.11.2018
Other
education
human rights
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The EU should explicitly recognize academic freedom as a core component of its foreign policy and human rights efforts.
- Academic freedom should be treated as a fundamental human right derived from the rights to education and freedom of expression.
- Protection must extend to digital spaces, recognizing that cyberattacks are a modern threat to academic freedom.
- The protection of academic freedom and institutional autonomy should be included in the requirements for countries wishing to join the EU.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Defence of academic freedom in the EU’s external action
Defence of academic freedom in the EU's external action
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