by Herman Rucic | Nov 13, 2025
Enrico Letta (Jacques Delors Institute), former Italian Prime Minister and author of the 2024 report “Much More Than a Market” on the future of the EU’s Single Market, reflects on how delivering the 5th Freedom is a crucial factor in achieving the European Council and...
by Herman Rucic | Nov 6, 2025
Stephen Wyber (KR21 & IFLA) examines how the 5th Freedom could transform Europe’s research landscape. He outlines three key shifts: (1) knowledge valorisation, (2) embracing open systems over closed ones, and (3) prioritising research as a policy goal....
by Herman Rucic | Oct 23, 2025
Justus Dreyling (COMMUNIA) explores how Europe can unlock the 5th Freedom, from breaking down copyright barriers to ensuring open access to publicly funded science. Making knowledge truly free to circulate means faster scientific progress, more innovation, and a...
by Herman Rucic | Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Paul Rübig (ERA Act Rapporteur, European Economic and Social Committee) advocates for recognising the free flow of knowledge, research, and innovation as a human right and a strategic imperative for Europe’s future.
by Herman Rucic | Jul 3, 2025
Dr. Peter Spyns (Flemish Department of Work, Economy, Science, Innovation and Social Economy) explores how the European Research Area (ERA) provides the structural backbone to make this freedom a reality. Recommended reading: Flanders’ 2019 paper ‘Reflections on...
