Charles University opposes Higher Education Act

Charles University leaders, academics and students met on Thursday to discuss how the country’s leading university should oppose the introduction of tuition and student aid measures being prepared by the Ministry of Education. The discussion room was completely packed as those in attendance decided on a protest resolution. A protest group later threw a symbolic 90 melons (Czech slang for millions) out of windows to protest the 90 million crowns the preparation of the Higher Education Act cost the ministry. Following the meeting a group of demonstrators marched from the Law College to the seat of the government.