30 Jan 2025
YERUN supports Fifth Freedom for a stronger European Single Market

YERUN, the Young European Research Universities Network, has published a position paper in contribution to the EU's public consultation on the Single Market Strategy 2025. YERUN strongly advocates for the inclusion of the “fifth freedom” — the free movement of knowledge to enhance research, innovation and education in the Union— as a cornerstone of the updated strategy. The association supports the vision articulated in Enrico Letta's report 'Much more than a market', recognising that the Single Market’s future success hinges on harnessing Europe’s knowledge and innovation potential, as enshrined in Title XIX of the TFEU, to drive inclusive and sustainable prosperity.
YERUN points out that the fifth freedom is not merely an addition to the existing framework; it is a transformative principle that can unlock the full potential of Europe’s Single Market. By embedding the free movement of knowledge into its 2025 strategy, the EU can create an environment where innovation flourishes, talent thrives, and societal challenges are addressed collaboratively, the association emphasises.
For more information:
YERUN contribution: A Fifth Freedom for a stronger European Single Market