Statements

Statement , English

Statement on the University of Cologne’s use of the platform X

The University of Cologne actively runs a number of accounts on various social platforms, including X, the open source service Mastodon and Meta channels. It regularly assesses which channels it uses and to what extent in light of a number of factors (including its own communication objectives and interests, target group acceptance and reach, platform-specific developments and decisions). We are…

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Statement on the University of Cologne’s position regarding the Middle East conflict, Israel and the Palestinian territories

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Withdrawal of the Albertus Magnus Professorship 2024

Statement

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For liberal democracy – against right-wing extremism

The University of Cologne stands for openness and diversity. We are appalled by and utterly condemn the right-wing extremist tendencies in our country that have been extensively reported in the media.

We strongly support all members of the University of Cologne and all those who are taking to the streets these days to defend our free democratic society and to condemn nationalist and racist…

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Statement on the situation in Israel and the Middle East

Rectorate of the University of Cologne

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Solidarity with Israel

Rektorat der Universität zu Köln