The primary objectives of their visit were to emphasise ALLEA’s commitment to and share insights on academic freedom and research integrity, discuss where ALLEA’s involvement could support enhanced integration and alignment of research across the ERA, especially to contribute to reducing disparities in research funding, resources, and opportunities across the ERA, and potential initiatives to increase research capacity and identify opportunities for collaboration.

From the left: Prof. Maria Leptin, Prof. Paweł Rowiński, Prof. Annette Grüters-Kieslich and Prof. Marie-Louise Nosch

During their stay in Brussels, the ALLEA Presidency met with Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), Dr. Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament, Christian Mangold, Director-General for Internal Policies of the Union at the European Parliament, and Prof. Godelieve Laureys, incoming Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts President.

ALLEA is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing nearly 60 academies from across Europe. Since its foundation in 1994, ALLEA speaks out on behalf of its members on the European and international stages, promotes science as a global public good, and facilitates scientific collaboration across borders, disciplines, and generations. Jointly with its Member Academies, ALLEA works towards improving the conditions for research, providing the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthening the role of science in society.

Prof. Paweł Rowiński assumed the office of President of ALLEA on 1 June 2024. His term is set to span three years.

Source: ALLEA