Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001775/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Karin Karlsbro (Renew)
Following the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States in January 2025, the new administration has swiftly introduced substantial budget reductions to key scientific institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. These measures risk severely undermining progress in global scientific research. Concurrently, the administration has reversed existing diversity, equity and inclusion programmes and suspended federal funding to educational institutions that have declined to comply with its directives.
A recent Nature survey indicates that approximately three quarters of researchers are now contemplating leaving the United States due to these concerning developments. In response, several European countries have begun actively seeking to attract American researchers, scientists and academics to their institutions.
- 1.In the light of this situation, what steps has the Commission taken to formulate a common European approach to attract highly qualified and talented American researchers, scientists and academics to the European Union?
- 2.What concrete financial measures, such as the establishment of a dedicated fund, is the Commission taking to enable the relocation of entire research teams to Europe, thereby strengthening the EU’s scientific capacity and innovation potential?
Submitted: 2.5.2025