Manifesto of the Swiss universities
Concerned about the future of education and research in Switzerland, the Swiss universities publish the joint manifesto titled «For a Switzerland at the heart of the European education and research landscape».
If the enforcement initiative is voted in on 28 February 2016, there will be far-reaching consequences for Swiss education and research. This announced swissuniversities, the common voice for higher education institutions in Switzerland
Switzerland would violate its obligations under international law and contravene the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons.
In its manifesto “For a Switzerland at the heart of the European education and research landscape”, Swiss universities voice their concerns about Switzerland's future as a research centre.
Swiss universities must have the opportunity to attract the best talent and participate fully in the European exchange and research programmes.