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EU Invests €500 Million to Boost Scientific Research Amid U.S. Policy Criticism

The European Union has announced a significant investment of €500 million, or $567 million, over the next three years to attract researchers to Europe. This initiative was revealed during a speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron at the "Choose Europe for science" event held at the Sorbonne university in Paris. Macron criticized recent changes in U.S. science policy, particularly under the Trump administration, highlighting the cancellation of hundreds of research grants and calling these actions a "mistake." He emphasized the troubling trend of questioning the role of science and the importance of funding for fundamental research. Von der Leyen echoed these sentiments, underscoring that “open and free” science is essential for Europe’s identity. She announced plans to enshrine the freedom of scientific research into law and called for EU member states to invest 3% of their gross domestic product in research and development by 2030. This investment comes amid recent cuts to U.S. research funding, including the National Science Foundation's decision to halt grants for programs related to diversity and misinformation research, which align with Trump’s executive order on "restoring freedom of speech." Macron expressed disbelief that such actions could come from one of the world’s largest democracies, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in economic growth.