| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/15/4970 (13.05.15) |
| Publication Date | 13/05/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 13 May 2015, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker hosted a working lunch for a group of eminent, internationally awarded scientists: Sir Paul Nurse, Jules Hoffmann, Serge Haroche, László Lovász, Jean Tirole and Edvard Ingjald Moser. They were joined by Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness; and Commissioner Moedas, responsible for Research, Science and Innovation. The exchange of views focused on how to ensure Europe remains a centre of excellence for science, foster innovative ideas that are brought to market, and ensure that EU policy benefits from the best scientific advice. A high level group of scientists was to be set up to provide independent advice to the European Commission. The panel would supersede the role of chief scientific advisor that was abolished in 2014 by the new European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The Commission also announced that it wished to strengthen its relationship with the national academies across Europe. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-4970_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
