Protest against budget cuts Higher Education
Monday, 25 november 2024, Thousands of students and staff from universities across the country gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against budget cuts in higher education. Rallying, among other demands, for increased funding, reduced workloads for staff, and affordable education, the demonstrators stood united under the slogan "Invest in knowledge, invest in the future."
Speakers included academics, student leaders, and representatives from political parties, who condemned the detrimental effects of budget cuts on universities. They stressed the urgency of supporting higher education to ensure quality and accessibility. Chants such as "Stop the cuts, save our universities" and "Fair pay, fair workloads" resonated throughout the event, with banners amplifying the call for action.
The peaceful demonstration concluded with a strong appeal to policymakers to reverse budget cuts and make education a priority. The rally sent a clear message: investing in universities is investing in the future of society.