Europe's science is calling for help: now make strong for research!

Europe's science is calling for help: now make strong for research!

A clear sign of the European research landscape: In an urgent open letter, 32 leading science academies of Europe are calling for an immediate rethink in research policy. The letter, initiated by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) under the direction of President Heinz Faßmann, criticizes the loss of the leadership role in Europe in research and development. As a urgent measure, financing of 220 billion euros is required in order not to let Europe fall behind in global competition, such as ots.at reported.

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science and Innovation are the key to freedom, stability and competitiveness of the EU. The open letter underlines the need to establish a robust and free science system in order to be up to the challenges of the future. In this context, the academies express wishes and demands on the upcoming political actors, especially in view of the upcoming European elections. These concerns aim to set significant impulses for social and technological progress, such as science.apa.at

ÖAW President Faßmann sums it up: "Europe has to wake up, that has been clear since US President Trump took office at the latest." In his appeal to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other EU decision-makers, it becomes clear that a clear commitment to research and development levels is essential in order to strengthen European innovative strength and to act effectively.