KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Petition calling for all responsible to adopt clear sighted action

As the European economy struggles to survive the on-going crisis, the impact on higher education systems across the EU raised our concerns.

In 2010, European Democrat Students adopted a Resolution on Budget Cuts for Higher Education in Times of Crisis. We were the pioneers in opposing those governments that reduced higher education budgets. Not only has awareness being promoted since then, but concrete measures were suggested to European governments and stakeholders.

We strongly believe that Europe 2020 is the guiding line for all 27 Member States and thus we recognise the principle of a knowledge-based economy where higher education is a central pillar for sustainable economic growth. Higher education is not only an economic boost factor; it is as well a recovery factor.

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