JOURNAL ARTICLE

Egypt joins Europe's flagship science program, raising academic freedom concerns: Horizon Europe's push for free inquiry clashes with Egypt's human rights record, critics say.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wallace, Nicholas 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the implications of Egypt's recent inclusion in Horizon Europe, the European Union's major research funding program, which has sparked debate regarding the country's human rights record and academic freedom. Critics argue that this move contradicts Horizon Europe's commitment to promoting academic freedom, citing Egypt's history of jailing academics and low scores on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI). Supporters, however, believe that participation in the program could enhance protections for Egyptian researchers. The article highlights differing perspectives on the potential benefits and risks of this collaboration, particularly in light of past incidents involving academic repression in Egypt. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189053284
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