Continuity in the promotion of culture in Basel
The cultural policies of the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft are to be continued together. This was announced by the governments of the two half-cantons following a joint meeting.
In addition to cantonal cultural policy, support for the university was also discussed at the meeting. Both governments state that the University of Basel is of inestimable value to the economic region. Even the considerable financial relief sought by the Canton of Basel-Landschaft should not jeopardize the further development of the joint university.
The government council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt will take a holistic and consolidated view of the situation of the university and the cultural institutions, the two governments write in a joint press release. The two governments have appointed delegations to explore points for negotiation. The primary focus will not be on the termination of the university contract.
