MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Erasmus+ funding from the Commission for the controversial Gazientep University – E-001927/2024

Question for written answer  E-001927/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dirk Gotink (PPE)

According to an article[1] , there is an Erasmus+ partnership between the Commission and Gaziantep University and the university recently received EUR 250 000 from the EU. The article points to a host of anti-Israeli statements and states that the university rector actively supports the Hamas terrorist organisation. Accordingly:

• 1.Is this report about the Commission providing EUR 250 000 in Erasmus+ funding for Gaziantep University true?
• 2.When establishing relations with Gaziantep University, did the Commission also look into the statements by the rector and his possible links with Hamas?
• 3.Does the Commission concur that, in view of the rector’s statements, the agreement with the university should be immediately terminated? If not, why not?

Submitted: 2.10.2024

• [1] https://www.lejdd.fr/societe/erasmus-lunion-europeenne-sous-le-feu-des-critiques-pour-avoir-integre-une-universite-pro-hamas-150023