This Update joins others in a growing dossier aiming to keep the higher education sector informed of developments in EU trade negotiations.
It follows a Statement issued by EUA Board and Council at the end of January, which concluded that 'the EU should not make commitments in the categories of HE and AE' [higher and adult education] and that it 'should make absolutely clear to its negotiating partners that elected Member State governments reserve the right to determine the character of their HE and AE systems.'