Ilyas Saliba: “Academic freedom under pressure Erosion of a pillar of open society”, Wissenschaft & Frieden [Science & Peace], 4/2025, pp. 43-45.
Academic freedom is considered a cornerstone of democratic states, yet it is coming under pressure worldwide. Authoritarian regimes are massively targeting universities, but political interferences, economic constraints, and repression are also on the rise in consolidated democracies such as Germany. This article analyzes global trends and shows how attacks on university autonomy and academic spaces in this country are jeopardizing the foundations of free science and critical debate. What dynamics are driving this development—and how can science and institutions respond? The article proposes eight concrete measures that all universities and academics should take to heart.
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