On Monday 5 May 2025, President Emmanuel Macron launched the groundbreaking "Choose Europe for Science" initiative from the historic lecture hall of the Sorbonne. The programme aims to encourage researchers and public and private entrepreneurs from around the world to choose Europe and France as their base for scientific work.

The event brought together leading figures in European research, university presidents, heads of research institutes, businesses, and policymakers from across the continent. The goal?  To strengthen Europe’s appeal as a hub for research and continue attracting the brightest talents.

The President outlined a vision where research serves as a driver of independence, competitiveness, and sovereignty, through several pillars :

  • Upholding free and independent research;
  • An ambitious innovation and attractiveness policy;
  • Investment in tackling major future scientific and technological challenges.

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