EUTOPIA signs new Statute at the European Parliament

On Friday 29 September, Ca’ Foscari signed the new EUTOPIA Statute, together with the other 9 universities in the European alliance. The signing took place in the European Parliament, during the academic opening session of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, a founding member of EUTOPIA.

In the coming months, the document will help establish EUTOPIA as an international legal entity under Belgian law, after the  approval by all the relevant authorities of each country.
Tiziana Lippiello, Ca’ Foscari rector and President of the Alliance, gave a speech on European identity and the central role of European universities in building this identity. “The genesis of the EUTOPIA Alliance lies in our enduring belief in a unified European identity; our institutions in fact embody the European spirit and its values - stated prof. Lippiello - [...] Today, there is an imperative need for a redefined educational paradigm within the European University—a model poised to not only meet the current exigencies but also thrive in the future.”

Concerning the newly signed Statute, she also stated that “EUTOPIA represents something far more substantial and ambitious than a project. Establishing the alliance’s legal entity aligns with this vision, marking another pivotal milestone. A legal status represents a significant step toward consolidating our long-term cooperation.”