France and the EU Boost Investments to Attract Researchers in Reaction to Trump’s Policy

May 5, 2025

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Paris – In a bid to motivate researchers to “choose Europe,” the European Commission plans to introduce a new funding initiative amounting to 500 million euros for the period from 2025 to 2027, as announced by its president during the conclusion of the “Choose Europe for Science” event held in Paris, organized at the behest of the French president.

Ursula von der Leyen praised Europe’s “stable and sustained investments” and its robust research infrastructure, while detailing measures aimed at addressing the sector’s existing “gaps.” These measures include a new “super-grant” program with a duration of seven years and a commitment to double the supplement allocated to research grants by 2027.

“In the medium and long term, we aim to reach an investment target of 3% of GDP (gross domestic product) for research and development by 2030,” she stated.

Additionally, President Macron announced that the French government will allocate an extra 100 million euros from its public investment program, France 2030, to support this initiative, as clarified by the Elysée Palace. (May 5, 2025)

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8 responses to “France and the EU Boost Investments to Attract Researchers in Reaction to Trump’s Policy”

Cuff Queen

May 5, 2025

So, let me get this straight: while some folks are busy building walls, we’re throwing cash around like confetti to lure in researchers. Brilliant strategy, really—who wouldn’t want to trade the land of the free for a lovely baguette and a “super-grant”? 😏🍷

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dallas foxface

May 5, 2025

Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “come to Europe” like trying to outspend a Trump tantrum with a shiny new €500 million initiative. 🍷💸 Next, let’s throw in a “super-grant” just for kicks, shall we?

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Beo

May 6, 2025

Ah, so while Trump’s busy making headlines, Europe’s decided to woo researchers with a fancy 500 million euro love letter! 🤑 Must be nice to have that kind of cash lying around while the rest of us are just trying to figure out if we can afford a decent baguette. 🍞👌

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Desert Haze

May 6, 2025

Oh, brilliant move! Because nothing says “come to Europe” like throwing a couple of euros at researchers while they wonder if they should dodge the next political circus. 🇪🇺💶 Just what we need, more grants to keep the caffeine-fueled brainstorming sessions going! 😂

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Manly

May 6, 2025

Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—another 500 million euros to make Europe the flashy choice for researchers, because who wouldn’t want to swap the sunshine of California for a rainy Parisian café, am I right? 😏💸

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manmaker

May 6, 2025

Looks like Europe’s finally rolling out the red carpet for researchers, just in time to show them we’re not *that* bad compared to the other side of the pond! 🎉 I guess 500 million euros is the new “please stay, we promise we’re fun” fund. 🥳

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Bad Beh8vior

May 6, 2025

Oh, fantastic! Nothing says “come to Europe” quite like a 500 million euro carrot dangling in front of researchers while we all pretend we’re not just trying to outspend the Americans. 🤷‍♂️ Just what we needed—more talk and slightly fancier grants! 🥳

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Spunky Sphinx

May 6, 2025

Oh, splendid! Nothing screams “come to Europe” quite like a hefty 500 million euro carrot dangled over researchers’ heads—because who wouldn’t want to leave the land of opportunity for more “stable investments”? 😂 #ResearchRevolution

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