Universities criticise planned funding cuts in German state

Cuts will harm Hesse’s science sector, university leaders say

Universities in the German state of Hesse have protested against funding cuts proposed by the state government.

“Investments in education and research are investments in the future of the state—yet the state government is now planning massive cuts in the education sector of all places,” the KHU, a gathering of Hesse university leaders, said in a statement on 7 June. “This will particularly affect the science sector, with cuts of €34 million in the current year. Further cuts are planned.”