“From June 6th to 9th, Europeans are called to elect representatives to the European Parliament. We strongly encourage you to exercise your vote,” say rectors of progressive universities from eight European countries, which form the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA).
Every Vote Matters
ERUA is a consortium of eight European reform universities committed to exploring innovative approaches in research, teaching, and institutional advancement. As part of the European Universities Initiative (EUI), ERUA aims to advance the development of a European Education Area and the implementation of the European Strategy for Universities.
The ERUA Board of Rectors emphasizes that the upcoming European elections will impact policymaking in the EU for the coming years, therefore choosing each country’s representation is important.
“The European Parliament's decisions significantly impact our lives. They shape educational opportunities, research funding, climate action, and digital transformation, among others. By participating in these elections, you can directly influence EU actions and priorities, which, in turn, substantially contribute to more prosperous higher education, research, and societal transformation across Europe.”
Upholding Strong Democracy
The members of the ERUA Board of Rectors represent universities from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, and Spain. They highlight that participation in the elections is a core element of the democratic process.
“Active participation is essential for a strong democracy. Your vote ensures that your values and aspirations are reflected in European decisions. At the European Reform University Alliance, we share a vision that seeks to build a more inclusive and innovative higher education and research landscape in Europe, and contributes to a free, more equitable and democratic Europe. We encourage you — students, academics, researchers and staff of the ERUA community — to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections.
By voting, we collectively build the future of Europe and our ERUA community for the next five years.”
Read the full statement of the ERUA Board of Rectors
Professor Roman Cieślak, Rector of SWPS University and President of the ERUA Board of Rectors talks about the upcoming European Elections