University Minister Anna Maria
Bernini said Wednesday that Turin university's Senate was
"wrong" in deciding not to take part in a scientific tender with
Israel in protest at the civilian deaths caused by Israel in
Gaza, after pro-Palestinian leftwing collectives occupied the
Senate building.
"I do not agree with the University of Turin's decision, even
though it was taken within the autonomy of universities," said
the minister for universities and research.
"It is sad that such a choice coincides with the first national
day of the universities, which is entitled 'Open Doors'.
"And it is frankly disconcerting that one can think of closing
them.
"I consider any form of exclusion or boycott to be wrong and
alien to the tradition and culture of our universities, which
have always been inspired by openness and inclusiveness".
Earlier Premier Giorgia Meloni said she found it "concerning"
that Turin university's Senate had apparently given in to the
collectives.
She said that "if institutions bend to these methods we risk
having many problems".
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