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Europe Launches €500M Initiative to Attract U.S. Scientists

5/8/2025

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In response to the Trump administration's slashes to U.S. research funding, European leaders are taking action to lure American scientists. Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €500 million initiative to position Europe as a premier research destination, raising concerns about a potential brain drain that could stifle global scientific progress and collaboration.

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In response to the Trump administration's slashes to U.S. research funding, European leaders are taking action to lure American scientists. Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €500 million initiative to position Europe as a premier research destination, raising concerns about a potential brain drain that could stifle global scientific progress and collaboration.