The democratic justification of academic freedom in EU law: Article 13 of the EU Charter, the Rule of Law Toolbox, and the scope for EU action

Abstract

The democratic justification of academic freedom - academic freedom and Article 2 TEU values (democracy, the rule of law) - potential implications for the application of the EU Rule of Law Toolbox - complementary protection of academic freedom in the context of other EU values - preliminary remarks on future proposals

Academic freedomFreedom of scientific researchRule of lawDemocracyEU lawEU Charter of Fundamental RightsConditionalityEuropean Research AreaEuropean Higher Education Area