A Quiet Shift: Europe’s High-Stakes Pivot from Education to Defense
A simmering financial shift is unfolding in Europe, carrying profound implications for universities. While the debate has not yet reached a critical stage, this year’s higher education budgets are poised to bear the brunt of national rearmament initiatives. The trend, though subtle, is unmistakable: When geopolitical pressures escalate, education funding is often the first casualty. In the aftermath of former U.S.