Academic freedom: how to defend ‘the very condition of a living democracy’ in France and worldwide

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Author
Stéphanie Balme, Director, CERI (Centre de recherches intern
Article Date
January 6, 2026

The ConversationDirector of the CERI at SciencesPo, Stéphanie Balme conducted a study for France Universités, an organisation whose members are presidents of universities, titled “Defending and promoting academic freedom. A global issue, an urgent matter for France and Europe. Findings and proposals for action.” She shares some of her insights here.