Press Release: Free movement of students: the Commission sends letters of formal notice to Austria and Belgium

The European Commission has decided to send Austria and Belgium "letters of formal notice" regarding restrictions of access to their higher-education systems by holders of secondary education diplomas from other Member States. Both countries will now have two months to reply to the European Commission. The Commission recognises the sensitivity of the issue of access to universities in various Member States. While pursuing its role as guardian of the Treaties, it remains open to continue the dialogue with both the Austrian and Belgian authorities.