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Dutch academy body calls for legal protection of academic freedom
Original: Haatcampagnes, politieke druk en minder vrije wetenschap: KNAW wil wettelijke bescherming van academische vrijheid... #
The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) is calling for academic freedom to be enshrined in law. The advisory body points to hate campaigns against researchers, growing political pressure and shrinking scope for independent science as reasons why researchers need stronger legal safeguards. The proposal has sparked discussion in Dutch academic and political circles about the state of free research in the Netherlands.
Why now: Concerns are rising over hate campaigns and political pressure on Dutch scientists, prompting debate on how to protect research independence.
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- Haatcampagnes, politieke druk en minder vrije wetenschap: KNAW wil wettelijke bescherming van academische vrijheid... # science # education # politics https:// universonline.nl/nieuws/2026/1… · sjar@mastodon.online · 2
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