Exploring other worlds and blue-skies research should be among the next president’s priorities, say scientists.
Credit: Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty
Opinion polls suggest that incumbent Emmanuel Macron, from the centrist party La République en Marche, will probably win the election: in opinion polls, he currently has a lead of around 9% over his closest rival, Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National.Macron’s manifesto promises to make research a national priority and to increase university autonomy. “We must continue to encourage basic research and boost innovation,” it says.
, increase research budgets and launch a major plan to build and renovate laboratories and other university facilities.spoke to three scientists in France about how science has fared under Macron’s leadership, and what their hopes are for the future.
“I would also like to see an end to the low-noise war between France’s research bodies, such as the CNRS, the biomedical research agency Inserm and the agricultural and environmental research agency Inrae, which report to different government departments.Macron stresses university autonomy and project-driven research in his manifesto but says nothing about the lack of infrastructure and staff.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Germany, France Expel Russian Diplomats in Response to Alleged War CrimesGermany expelled 40 Russian diplomats on Monday in response to Moscow’s alleged war crimes against civilians in Ukraine
Read more »
What do Canada, France, Germany, and Sweden Owe Afghan Women?Canada, France, Germany, and Sweden are four of only five countries that claim to have a “feminist foreign policy.” Each of them have also been deeply invol
Read more »
Live updates | France to expel 'numerous' Russian diplomatsThe French foreign ministry says France has decided to expel “numerous” Russian diplomats, saying that their 'activities were contrary to our security interests.”.
Read more »
France Televisions Buys Award-Winning Series ‘Jasmine & Jambo’ from DandeloooEmmy Award-winning French toon production-distribution label Dandelooo has clinched a deal with pubcaster France Télévisions for Spanish award-winning 2D animated series “Jasmine & Jambo.” Targ…
Read more »
‘Nobody Negotiated With Hitler’: France Expels Russian Diplomats—But Still Faces Criticism Of How It’s Handled RussiaFrance joined Germany and Lithuania Monday in expelling Russian diplomats from their respective countries, but French President Emmanuel Macron received high-level criticism Monday for his frequent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Read more »