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The first representative survey on academic freedom at German universities presents an overall positive picture. At the same time, researchers do perceive certain limitations. A more objective, evidence-based discussion is necessary.
Academic freedom protects not only individual researchers, but also universities. Political influence remains a danger - self-administration, legal protection and solidarity are required.
At universities, the invitation or disinvitation of politically exposed speakers often leads to controversy. The decision about who may or may not speak should be guided by the university’s core mission.
Academic freedom not only protects individual academics, it also has an institutional side. University autonomy is a core principle that serves the common good – but political interventions face limitations where "scientific adequacy" is lacking.
