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.