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Academics fear consequences of populist policies

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Dutch election: Composition of incoming government crucial for universities as Netherlands retreats “behind the dykes”

Leaders of Dutch universities are waiting with trepidation for the fallout of the 22 November election to arrive, amid concern about the potential impact of a lurch to the right.

The composition of the next coalition is still unclear, but the choices made are likely to have a significant effect on the country’s higher education and research environment.

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