Spanish universities remain involved in research projects with Israel despite boycott calls

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First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 4:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Twenty Spanish universities remain associated with Israel in European research projects despite announcing a boycott. Advocacy groups are pressing European universities to end cooperation with Israel.

SO WHAT?

The dispute could deepen institutional and political tensions over cooperation with Israel.

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euobserver.comen

Revealed: Inside the Israeli campaign to derail European university boycotts

Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC

euobserver.comen

EU universities struggle to cut out Israeli partners, with €15m in EU funds in defence-linked projects

Sep 9, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

publico.eses

VERA, Kesher y ACOM: la red que presiona para impedir que las universidades europeas dejen de colaborar con Israel

Sep 9, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

publico.eses

Veinte universidades españolas siguen asociadas con Israel en proyectos de investigación europeos pese a haber anunciado su boicot

Sep 9, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC