Mariya Gabriel has a chance to make universities central to EU policy, says Jan Palmowski
In the weeks following Mariya Gabriel’s nomination as Commissioner for Innovation and Youth, it was her job description that caught critics’ attention. It was a curious title for a portfolio that includes lifelong learning.
A broad coalition, from Nobel prize winners and university presidents to European Parliament president David Sassoli, also objected to the conspicuous omission of research and education. But what about Gabriel’s own priorities?