As the U.S. government under the Trump administration moves to cut funding for research institutions and place threats on universities that promote diversity, Europe is positioning itself to attract displaced researchers. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed disbelief that such cuts would occur in a nation dependent on scientific innovation. At the Choose Europe for Science event held at the Sorbonne, he criticized the U.S. for an apparent miscalculation in its approach to research funding.
Europe Targets Scientists as U.S. Cuts Research Funding
Europe Targets Scientists as U.S. Cuts Research Funding
Leaders in Europe see an opportunity to attract scientists facing reduced support in the U.S. and reinstating diversity-focused research.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced a substantial investment of $566 million to establish Europe as a welcoming hub for top global scientists. She highlighted the urgent need for free and open research in the international landscape. Both leaders emphasized the critical role of academia in driving economic progress and urged scientists to choose Europe as their new home in light of recent U.S. policies.
The initiative presents a thoughtful counter to the potential brain drain affecting American universities while promoting European collaboration in scientific advancements.
The initiative presents a thoughtful counter to the potential brain drain affecting American universities while promoting European collaboration in scientific advancements.
