Promotion of the freedom of scientific research in the EU

Wording as published by the EP, in English.

1. Amendment 1Rejected

   Paragraph 14 a (new)

   Tabled by Ladislav Ilčić · ECR

   Added: 14 a. Expresses grave concern about the spread of progressive orthodoxy and the growing cancel culture in academic institutions, which has silenced alternative voices and diverse perspectives; notes that this development has ostracized contrarians, limited academic freedom, strengthened conformism, and eviscerated robust intellectual debate; regrets that this has had a detrimental effect on researchers who often have been forced to choose between self-censorship and their academic career;

2. Amendment 2Rejected

   Annex I – point 23 a (new)

   Tabled by Ladislav Ilčić · ECR

   Added: 23 a. The legislative proposal should acknowledge and respect that the Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as national constitutions and subsequent national laws, may define the boundaries and parameters of this freedom in alignment with ethical values and priorities.