On a review of the security framework on aIncreased Educational Institutions The government enters, after the latest worrying incidents of violence within university sites. Friday morning, at Maximus Palace A broad meeting is held under the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakiswith the aim of capturing the existing situation and making new decisions to tackle violence in HEIs.
The meeting is convened in the wake of the attack on a student event in Athens Law, with present teachers and students describing horror scenes that could have evolved into a murder.
Who are participating in the meeting – what is being considered
On the side of the prime minister are found Minister of Education Sofia Zacharakis, The Deputy Minister for Higher Education Nikos Papaioannouas well as the Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis.
Central issues that will be raised on the table include:
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Her Strengthening the storage measures within university spaces
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Her Improve the application of the current institutional framework
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Her Participation of the Rector’s Authorities In the prevention and management of incidents of violence
Failure of University Police and new directions
As government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis acknowledged, the 2021 law on the preparation of a security plan from institutions to the Ministry of Education remains largely inactive. At the same time, he stressed that the University Police did not work as designed, referring to the need for a strategy change.
The measures being studied – from guards to disciplinary
According to government sources, a broad network of interventions is being considered, including:
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Strengthening the guard services with new security personnel
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Expansion of the use of security cameras at sensitive points of HEIs
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Disciplinary measures For students involved in attacks
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Sanctions for institutions that do not apply their obligations
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Connecting State Funding By applying the security framework
It is not even excluded that the script is activated student deletion involved in cruisers or other types of violent actions.
Government Betting – Change of Culture, not only measures
The government appears willing to increase security funds for HEIs, as long as it is deemed necessary, however, as highlighted by higher sources, not only measures but also the measures but also the measures. Cultivation of a new culture of responsibility and coexistence within the university environment.
Today’s meeting is expected to be decisive for subsequent government moves, with the prime minister himself seeking clear commitments from the ministries involved and the institutional bodies of HEIs.