Recommandations de la CPU pour la simplification des programmes européens - en réponse aux questions de Madame Carvalho - Députée europénne (version anglaise)

Beyond simplification, the crucial point for French universities remains the clarity and consistency rules. The effort towards simplification is highly appreciated. However, the suggested paths exposed in the communication not only endanger some principles of the ERA but also question the current trend of modernization of the Universities started in France. The principle threats are summarized below. Our major concerns are threefold : moving towards result based instead of cost-based funding ; moving from real cost system to average cost system ; adopting lump-sum.