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EU Should Spend More on Horizon Europe, Macron Says

EU Should Spend More on Horizon Europe, Macron Says

The EU needs to fundamentally change, including the way it invests in research and innovation, or it might die. That was the gist of a speech by French president Emmanuel Macron at Sorbonne University today. But there is hope, he said - at least as long as member states agree to reform the EU single market and rewrite the rules for state aid, allocate a lot more money to the EU budget, and invest more in research and innovation.  

Researchers Sense Apathy Towards Science in French Presidential Election Campaign

Researchers Sense Apathy Towards Science in French Presidential Election Campaign

Campaign-trail debates about research reduced to a sideshow as Ukraine, government finance, health and energy dominate.

Le Pen Election Win Would Be Disastrous for Research, France and Europe

Le Pen Election Win Would Be Disastrous for Research, France and Europe

Marine Le Pen is promising to repeal unpopular changes to research institutions. But the wider impact of her presidency would be catastrophic.

A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth

A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth

As he was re-confirmed on February 9 as head of France's biggest research organisation, Antoine Petit floated a few attention-getting ideas in parliament - such as the possibility of starting a television channel for science.

Estimating the Burden of SARS-CoV-2 in France

Estimating the Burden of SARS-CoV-2 in France

France has been heavily affected by the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic and went into lockdown on the 17 March 2020. Using models applied to hospital and death data, we estimate the impact of the lockdown and current population immunity. 

U.S. Climate Scientists Flee For France To 'Make Our Planet Great Again'

U.S. Climate Scientists Flee For France To 'Make Our Planet Great Again'

Fourteen climate researchers, including six from U.S. universities, have been selected for French President Emmanuel Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” initiative. The scientists applied to move to France to carry out climate science projects in the country’s top research laboratories.

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

In an interview with WIRED, French President Emmanuel Macron describes his plans to enhance the country's AI efforts—and differentiate them from those in the US.

Computer Scientist to Lead French Research Giant

Computer Scientist to Lead French Research Giant

Computer scientist Antoine Petit, 57, is the new head of Europe's largest research organization. On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Petit as president of CNRS, France's national research agency headquartered in Paris.

Laws Are Not the Only Way to Boost Immunization

Laws Are Not the Only Way to Boost Immunization

The French government must mitigate the risks in its legal imposition of vaccinations by promoting more coherent and proactive vaccine policies.

Macron to Award US Climate Scientists 'Make Our Planet Great Again' Grants

Macron to Award US Climate Scientists 'Make Our Planet Great Again' Grants

French President Emmanuel Macron will award U.S. climate scientists with grants to conduct research in France for the remainder of President Trump’s current presidential term.

Promising to ‘Make Our Planet Great Again,’ Macron lures 13 U.S. climate scientists to France

Promising to ‘Make Our Planet Great Again,’ Macron lures 13 U.S. climate scientists to France

The awarding of the grants comes as the Trump administration has proposed slashing federal science budgets and has dropped out of the Paris climate accord.

Macron Consolidates Electoral Victory

Macron Consolidates Electoral Victory

The party of France’s recently elected president won an absolute majority in its first general elections, with an agenda that included strong support for research.