Tweede Kamer. Photo Shutterstock GroenLinks-PvdA has raised parliamentary questions about the announced cuts at WUR. 130 to 180 jobs are at stake.
Member of Parliament Luc Stultiens wants to know from Minister Eppo Bruins (OCW), among other things, whether the government recognizes that with this type of cutbacks ‘irreversible and irreparable damage’ is being done to the level of education and research at Dutch knowledge institutions.
Stultiens also asks whether a study has been conducted to determine the impact of the austerity plan, which aims to save a total of 80 million euros, on Wageningen’s education and research climate and on the local and regional economy.
Stultiens argues for quick clarity towards institutions to avoid ‘irreversible decisions’. WUR’s austerity plan is currently being reviewed by the WUR Council.
Source: De Gelderlander/Bart Eulen | Translated using DeepL.com
