Greek Ministry re-issues licenses to Keele and York universities

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The Greek Ministry of Education has re-issued operating licenses to The University of Keele and the University of York (City - European Branch) following recent decisions by the Council of State that had previously canceled them. The new decision, signed by Deputy Minister Nikos Papaioannou, follows a renewed administrative process intended to ensure compliance with the highest court's rulings.

The move has drawn significant criticism from legal experts and political opposition. Law professor Panagiotis Lazaratos questioned the timing of the re-issuance, suggesting the Ministry acted with unusual haste before the Council of State's decisions were fully finalized. Opposition parties, including PASOK, have characterized the action as a disregard for institutional legality.

While Keele and York have regained their status, Anatolia College remains under re-evaluation by a new three-member committee. The ongoing situation has left approximately 700 students in a state of uncertainty regarding the validity of their studies and the potential loss of an academic year.

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Anatolia College · Council of State · Ministry of Education · Ministry of Education, Religion and Sports · Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports · Nikos Papaioannou · Panagiotis Lazaratos · Sofia Zacharaki · The University of Keele · The University of York · University of Keele · University of York

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry is finalizing building compliance verifications for Keele and York and is re-evaluating Anatolia College. www.tovima.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The Deputy Minister of Education, Nikos Papaioannou, signed the decision to re-issue the licenses. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.press-gr.com · www.efsyn.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Council of State had previously canceled the operating licenses and curricula for CITY College – University of York, Keele University, and Anatolia College. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.tovima.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tina Zorbala, President of the University of the Aegean Administrative and Research Staff Association, noted that 700 students face uncertainty due to the license cancellations. www.dimokratiki.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education re-issued operating licenses to The University of Keele and the University of York (City - EU) following Council of State decisions. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.press-gr.com · www.efsyn.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.tovima.gr · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Law professor Panagiotis Lazaratos criticized the Ministry for re-issuing licenses before the Council of State's decisions were officially finalized. thefaq.gr · www.thessaliatv.gr