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European Framework for Science Diplomacy

Foreign affairs and security policy, Research and innovation

The initiative aims to improve the coordination and synergies in science diplomacy efforts in Europe building on an EU-wide approach. This is important to avoid vulnerabilities against the background of a rapidly changing geopolitical and scientific-technological environment, with global competitors using science diplomacy more strategically.

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6 responses

Wellcome Trust Urges EU to Lead Global Science Diplomacy

Wellcome Trust, 3 Nov 2025

Wellcome calls for strategic partnerships with lower-income countries and stronger multilateral cooperation. They recommend integrating science diplomacy training into the next major research program.
A unified framework would lower international collaboration barriers for the foundation's global research.
Developing nations lose leadership opportunities if the EU fails to establish equitable research partnerships.

Publishers urge recognition as science diplomacy actors bridging global research

International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers, 3 Nov 2025

The organization requests academic publishers be formally recognized as science diplomacy actors. They argue publishers enable global scientific collaboration by providing trusted platforms for knowledge exchange across borders, even during political conflicts.
This would elevate their institutional role and influence in shaping science diplomacy frameworks.

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European Committee for Standardization, 3 Nov 2025

This discussion paper presents the views of CEN and CENELEC on the proposal for a recommendation by the European Commission on the European Framework for Science Diplomacy (link). It aims to highlight the essential role of standardization as a practical instrument of science diplomacy.…

CNRS Urges Coordinated EU Science Diplomacy to Address Global Challenges

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 31 Oct 2025

CNRS wants a Council recommendation to align research with foreign security objectives. Preserving academic freedom must remain a priority common diplomatic goal for Member States. The organization supports international cooperation that is open yet restricted when necessary.
A structured framework would help CNRS researchers navigate instability and secure better knowledge conditions.
Strategic competitors using research for political ends face a more unified European scientific front.

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, 3 Nov 2025

The EU currently lacks a comprehensive policy addressing activities in the field of science diplomacy. The European Framework for Science Diplomacy could make a helpful contribution in this regard. From the perspective of the German Research Foundation (DFG), the central self-governing research…

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Marie Curie Alumni Association, 3 Nov 2025

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), a global network of 23,500+ researchers at all career stages, welcomes the proposed Council Recommendation on science diplomacy. It marks an important milestone in strengthening the EUs strategic, scientific, and geopolitical influence, while advancing…