Sciences Po Strasbourg Faces Renewed Protests Over Israeli Partnership Vote

Student blockades and unrest escalate after the university council rejects committee recommendations to sever ties with Reichman University.

The Sciences Po Strasbourg council voted on April 8 to maintain its partnership with Reichman University in Israel, defying a committee's recommendation to end the relationship.
Student activists resumed blockades and protests, disrupting classes and covering campus walls with politically charged slogans opposing the decision.
The committee that reviewed the partnership cited concerns over Reichman University's academic alignment, particularly its approach to international law and human rights issues.
The French Minister of Higher Education warned that suspending academic partnerships for political reasons could lead to legal action, emphasizing academic independence.
University leadership faces increasing pressure as tensions rise, with campus operations disrupted and potential impacts on upcoming exams and admissions processes.