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Re:Cédric Villani: mathematician challenging to be Paris mayor by LunaSea on Thursday October 31, 2019 @07:15AM (#21407513)
So because France had colonies they now have an obligation to take in foreign students?
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Re:Cédric Villani: mathematician challenging to be Paris mayor by justAlittleCom on Thursday October 31, 2019 @09:25AM (#21408437)
It's a moral obligation, yes. Plus, it's still nowadays a very powerful lever to keep relationship with local elites.
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Re:Cédric Villani: mathematician challenging to be Paris mayor by LunaSea on Thursday October 31, 2019 @11:30AM (#21409853)
No, it isn't. They are independent countries and should be treated as such. Diplomatic bribes aren't a good enough reason to continue doing subsidising this.
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