“This is the chance for Europe to start a new Enlightenment and create new partnerships around the world,” stated Alain-Laurent Verbeke, a law professor at Belgium’s KU Leuven research university and a Harvard Law School instructor since 2007.
European universities and leading politicians have responded to Trump’s domestic policies by launching new efforts to draw top foreign talent to Europe, offering attractive grants and increased academic freedom.
Recently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron introduced a €500 million initiative called “Choose Europe for Science” to entice foreign researchers to the EU.
“We are doubling the potential amount researchers can request as relocation funds if they move to Europe from anywhere globally,” explained Maria Leptin, president of the European Research Council (ERC), which is collaborating with the Commission on the program. “We need to enhance our efforts—and not just in response to the U.S.; it’s a necessity regardless.”
The Commission announced plans last week to blank”>speed up visa processes to attract U.S. researchers. On Friday, EU research ministers blank”>gathered in Brussels to discuss enhancing Europe’s scientific and innovation competitiveness.
“Let’s seize this momentum and opportunity to attract the brightest global talents,” commented Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, at the Tech Summit.
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