Donald Trump is trying to purge United States research institutions of scholars who study purportedly progressive issues.
The European Union is tripping over itself to take them in.
From universities to cities, regions, countries and now the European Commission, the message is loud and clear — Europe welcomes U.S.-based talent and is pulling out all the stops to attract America's best and brightest.
“Europe has a historical responsibility to defend academic freedom,” the commissioner added, alluding to the persecution of scholars under Nazi and fascist regimes on the continent during the 1930s and 1940s. “Without freedom, knowledge cannot truly grow.”
Bježe znanstvenici i intelektualci od maga represije, očekivano