At the European level, together with other research-intensive universities, we must continue to exert influence on European policy through strong partnerships such as LERU, and continue to emphasise the importance of academic freedom in the face of growing global aversion to scientific argumentation. KU Leuven must also demonstrate commitment within these partnerships, for example by continuing to raise the issue of a consistent and fair European funding policy that respects human rights. Through UNA Europa, we can continue to work on education and research initiatives that promote our shared societal commitment in Europe, in a bottom-up approach and therefore together with researchers and faculties. In the regional, European and global partnerships we enter into, let us always keep our ambitions focused and continue to challenge the partnerships themselves, scrutinising their merits and added value, and monitoring their sustainability. This is how, together, we can make broad social commitment a priority that connects us and drives us forward.