Written question – Support for the establishment of a European university in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan) – E-002447/2025

Question for written answer  E-002447/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Sabrina Repp (S&D)

The Kyrgyz Republic has repeatedly proposed the creation of a European university in Central Asia as part of its national education and digitalisation strategies. This initiative is reflected in several joint EU-Central Asia documents, including the EU-CA Roadmap 2021-2023 and the 2022 Foreign Ministers’ Joint Communiqué. It is also aligned with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy and the EUR 300 million allocation for education and digitalisation in the region.

• 1.How is the Commission supporting, or planning to support, the establishment of a European university in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy?
• 2.Will the Commission consider including this initiative in future EU-CA cooperation frameworks, and what concrete steps are envisaged to involve European higher education institutions in this regional project?

Submitted: 18.6.2025