EU to try to lure American scientists amid US cuts
A group of European countries is developing a plan to attract American scientists in response to large-scale cuts in the US research and education sector. This was reported by Politico, citing documents from the European Commission.
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Twelve EU governments are working on a strategy to lure specialists from the United States, taking advantage of the consequences of cuts in science funding. In a letter to European Commissioner for Innovation Katerina Zakharieva signed by representatives of France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Spain, Slovenia, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania, they call for the creation of attractive conditions for talented researchers.
The document contains proposals for funding, simplifying the immigration system, and strengthening research partnerships with leading countries. The US is not explicitly mentioned, but there are hints of political change: "freedom of science can be threatened anywhere and anytime".
Since Donald Trump came to power, the US Department of Education has cut about half of its staff, and a number of universities, including Johns Hopkins University, have cut jobs due to the loss of government funding.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the defence industry is facing an acute shortage of qualified personnel. According to the European Defence Agency, there is a growing demand for specialists in artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous control, cybersecurity, and software development.
As of 2023, the EU defence industry provided 581,000 jobs and had a financial turnover of €158.8 billion. This figure is expected to grow as the continent rearms and the world order changes.
Source: Politico
