Population finds access to Erasmus+ and Horizon important
According to a survey by the gfs.bern institute, 88% of Swiss voters believe that Switzerland's access to Erasmus+ and Horizon is an important argument in favour of the bilateral agreements with the EU. Non-association harbours the risk of isolation for the Swiss education sector.
In a survey, the gfs.berne Institute evaluated various arguments in favour of the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the European Union. In June 2020, 88% of Swiss people strongly agreed or often agreed that access to education and research programmes is a compelling argument in favour of cooperation with Europe - the highest proportion compared to the other arguments requested.
Since the last survey, this argument has gained new supporters who believe that the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU have many advantages in terms of education and research.
The general public nevertheless believes there is a risk of Switzerland becoming isolated and thus falling behind its European counterparts if its education and research institutions do not maintain very close ties with the Erasmus+ and Horizon programmes operated by the EU.
