The Forum of European University Alliances, held on 12–13 June 2025 in Wrocław under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, provided an important opportunity for the exchange of experiences and insights among various stakeholders involved in this flagship initiative of the European Commission.
The event gathered over 300 participants, representing 73 European University Alliances (including 8 alliances awarded the “Seal of Excellence”), as well as representatives of the European Commission and key stakeholders from the higher education sector. The discussions focused on the further development of the European Universities Initiative, the implementation of new strategic solutions, and responses to geopolitical challenges affecting academic cooperation.
The Forum took place at a crucial moment—when European university cooperation is gradually transitioning from the phase of vision and experimentation to the delivery of concrete outcomes and lasting structures. Participants discussed the transformative potential of this initiative, which is slowly evolving from a project-based model toward a structural change in international university collaboration.
Special attention was given to the concept of the “Union of Skills” – a new strategy announced by the European Commission in March 2025, aimed at strengthening Europe’s competitiveness through investment in human capital and addressing skills shortages in STEM and ICT areas.
