The European University Institute came up with a rather original and, without a doubt, controversial idea. It was proposed that the term "Christmas" should disappear from the dictionary. Instead, we would use the name "Winter Festival". All in the spirit of ethnic and racial equality.

As we read on polsatnews.pl, the idea, which appeared in internal correspondence from the European University Institute in Fiesole, sparked outrage and a wave of criticism. The university has notified that the idea is only "under consideration" for the time being. Such a change would apply to organisational plans and all materials of the university community.

The matter of the controversial idea on X (Twitter) was commented on by Antonio Tajani, a conservative politician and head of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He disapproved of the proposal to drop the term "Christmas".

"I am surprised by the decision of the President of the European University Institute in Fiesole to change the name of Christmas. We are proud to respect our Christian roots, this is what Europe is based on," wrote Tajani.

As reported by Polsat News, other politicians in the government coalition, as well as in the opposition, say that the university authorities' proposal is completely out of place.

Source: Polsat News