ChallengeEU Participates in High-Level European Higher Education Meeting in Brussels
On 10 June 2026, the European Universities Rectors and Presidents High-Level Meeting took place in Brussels. The event provided an opportunity to discuss the future of the European Universities initiative, its role in completing the European Education Area, developing skills, and strengthening the competitiveness of the European Union. Three rectors representing ChallengeEU institutions took part in the meeting: Prof. Hélia Gonçalves Pereira from Universidade Europeia, Prof. Crispino Bergamaschi from Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW, and Prof. Stephan Trahasch from Hochschule Offenburg. Their participation made the event an excellent opportunity to share good practices, exchange experiences, and build relationships with representatives of other European university alliances. It also highlighted ChallengeEU’s commitment to contributing to a more connected, innovative, and resilient European higher education landscape. The High-Level Meeting of Rectors and Presidents included a keynote address by Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness. “We need strong, independent universities, where academic freedom is protected. Where trust in science is encouraged. Where innovation and ingenuity lead to success, in Europe and globally. The European University Alliances can lead the way,” said Roxana Mînzatu. High-level meetings such as this one play an important role in shaping the future of cross-border academic cooperation and strengthening the voice of European universities in response to shared challenges.
