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Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

CNRS

The CNRS is a leading French multidisciplinary research organization covering all scientific and technological fields.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

18 Nov 2025 · Politique spatiale européenne

CNRS Urges Coordinated EU Science Diplomacy to Address Global Challenges

31 Oct 2025
Topic — This initiative aims to coordinate European science diplomacy to address shifting global geopolitical environments.
Message — 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.123
Why — A structured framework would help CNRS researchers navigate instability and secure better knowledge conditions.45
Impact — Strategic competitors using research for political ends face a more unified European scientific front.6
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Response to European Innovation Act

3 Oct 2025

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is one of Europes leading research-performing organisations, recognised for its excellence in both fundamental and applied research, and for its central role in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation for the benefit of society. As a strong actor in the European research and innovation landscape, the CNRS is a window into the significant role played by fundamental research as a key driver of innovation. Therefore, the CNRS warmly welcomes the European Commissions consultation on the upcoming European Innovation Act, which represents a vital step toward a thriving, sustainable European innovation ecosystem that empowers start-ups and scale-ups, supports research, and strengthens Europes global competitiveness. The CNRS stresses the importance of contributing to this forthcoming legislation and hence submits its full position in the attachment to this statement.
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Response to European Research Area (ERA) Act

9 Sept 2025

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is one of Europes leading research-performing organizations, recognized for its excellence in both fundamental and applied research, and for its central role in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation for the benefit of society. As a long-standing partner in EU framework programmes and an active contributor to cross-border collaborations , the CNRS plays a key role in shaping and advancing the European Research Area (ERA). The CNRS warmly welcomes the European Commissions consultation on the forthcoming ERA Act. Placing research and knowledge at the heart of the European project is essential to strengthening Europes attractiveness and competitiveness in a global context. In this spirit, the CNRS wishes to share its views on key priorities for the ERA Act. The CNRS is submitting its full contribution as an attachment to this statement.
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Response to EU Fusion Strategy

30 Jun 2025

The CNRS is one of Europes leading research-performing organizations, recognized for its excellence in both fundamental and applied research, and for its central role in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation for the benefit of society. In the field of fusion energy, the CNRS coordinatestogether with the CEAthe French Federation for Magnetic Confinement Fusion Research (FR-FCM), and the national priority research programme SupraFusion (PEPR), both of which support the development of magnetic confinement fusion and the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. As a major research-performing organization, the CNRS stands ready to contribute its expertise and resources to support the strategic development of fusion research at the European level. In this context, the CNRS wishes to share its views on key priorities for European fusion research policy. The CNRS is submitting its full contribution as an attachment to this statement.
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Meeting with Marion Maréchal (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Jun 2025 · Recherche sur le cerveau humain

CNRS Urges EU to Harmonize and Simplify Cybersecurity Laws

19 Jun 2025
Topic — A consultation on revising the Cybersecurity Act and ENISA’s operational mandate.
Message — The CNRS advocates for the rationalisation, simplification, and harmonisation of European cybersecurity legislation. They propose establishing a scientific advisory board to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers.12
Why — A simplified regulatory landscape would reduce compliance costs and clarify requirements for large research institutions.34
Impact — Dominant software vendors lose their market advantage if the EU prevents monopolies in certified products.5
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CNRS demands fundamental research focus in new Biotech Act

10 Jun 2025
Topic — The European Commission is proposing measures to accelerate the commercialization of biotechnology products across Europe.
Message — The CNRS wants robust support for basic research alongside better paths to the market. They recommend reinforcing European funding and creating joint academic-private laboratories.12
Why — This ensures continued funding for research while facilitating the commercialization of academic findings.3
Impact — Industries relying on animal models may face disruption from shifts toward bio-inspired testing.45
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Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. and

4 Jun 2025 · European science policy

Response to European strategy on research and technology infrastructures

21 May 2025

The development of a robust European strategy for research and technology infrastructures represents a unique opportunity to reinforce the foundations of Europes scientific excellence, technological leadership, and industrial competitiveness. By clearly distinguishing missions and funding models, while fostering synergies and complementarities across the ecosystem, the EU can address both persistent and emerging challenges in a coherent and forward-looking manner. Ensuring the long-term sustainability and accessibility of these infrastructures will be key to supporting Europes strategic autonomy, resilience, and capacity to respond to societal and technological needs. In addition, research and technology infrastructures serve as powerful magnets for talent, offering cutting-edge environments that attract, train, and retain the highly skilled individuals essential to Europes competitiveness. CNRS remains committed to engaging constructively in this process and to supporting the shared ambition of a strong and integrated European research and innovation landscape.
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Meeting with Ann-Sofie Ronnlund (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

9 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on novel medical devices

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

25 Mar 2025 · Exchange on the CNRS, ERA Act, FP 10, and attracting talent from the US

Meeting with Carole Mancel-Blanchard (Head of Unit Research and Innovation)

19 Mar 2025 · Exchange on the international cooperation in research and innovation.

Meeting with Carole Mancel-Blanchard (Head of Unit Research and Innovation) and Simon Fraser University and

23 Jan 2025 · Presentation on the opportunities afforded to Canadian research performing entities following Canadian association to Pillar II of Horizon Europe.

Meeting with Iliana Ivanova (Commissioner) and

29 May 2024 · Meeting with the Presidents of the G6 Research Network. G6 president's shared their views for the future of European Research.

Meeting with Nathalie Loiseau (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Feb 2024 · Soutien à la recherche et à la science

Meeting with Stephanie Riso (Director-General Budget)

13 Feb 2024 · futur de la politique européenne de la recherche

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

22 Jan 2024 · Future of EU and geopolitical dimension

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

22 Jan 2024 · Future of EU and geopolitical dimension

Response to Enhancing research security in Europe

3 Jan 2024

Please find enclosed the contribution of the Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) to the Call for Evidence on Boosting research security in the EU.
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Meeting with Marc Lemaitre (Director-General Research and Innovation)

28 Sept 2023 · - présentation de l’organisme - attentes du CNRS pour le prochain programme cadre - implication du CNRS dans le programme France 2030 - échanges autour de thèmes plus spécifiques (infrastructures, recherche fondamentale, ou autres)

Meeting with Marc Lemaitre (Director-General Research and Innovation)

28 Sept 2023 · ERA, FP10, open science, researchers careers, innovation, France 2030

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Dec 2022 · Horizon Europe, Union Budget

CNRS urges clearer hazard labels and stricter chemical rules

18 Oct 2022
Topic — The consultation concerns the introduction of new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent substances.
Message — CNRS requests clearer definitions of adverse effects and the addition of hazard pictograms on labels. They advocate for including more cancer-causing substances and updating testing requirements to ensure data quality.123
Why — Improved safety information would help researchers manage chemical risks and prevent workplace accidents.4
Impact — Chemical producers would face higher costs from mandatory safety tests and updated packaging requirements.5
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Meeting with Jean-Eric Paquet (Director-General Research and Innovation)

21 Oct 2021 · Relationships EC-CNRS

Meeting with Jean-Eric Paquet (Director-General Research and Innovation)

10 May 2021 · European Research Area

Response to Communication on the future of research and innovation and the European Research Area

2 Aug 2020

Avec ses 12 000 chercheurs, ses 14 000 ingénieurs et techniciens de recherche et ses 1 000 unités mixtes avec des universités ou des entreprises à travers le monde, le Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) est un acteur majeur de la recherche en Europe. Dès l’origine, il a donc contribué à la montée en puissance du programme cadre de recherche et d’innovation, lancé en 1983, et adhéré au projet d’Espace Européen de la Recherche (EER) adopté 2000 pour créer un « marché intérieur » de la recherche et inciter les Etats membres à coordonner davantage leurs politiques scientifiques. A ce titre, compte tenu des défis scientifiques que posent, entre autres, la crise sanitaire, le réchauffement climatique et la transition numérique, le CNRS entend contribuer au renforcement de l’EER en adressant les 10 recommandations qui suivent, rédigées par le PDG du CNRS, jointes en annexe dans le fichier joint, aux autorités européennes chargées de son élaboration.
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Meeting with Jean-Eric Paquet (Director-General Research and Innovation)

19 Jun 2019 · Conference

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

17 Dec 2018 · Discussion about the European Research and Innovation landscape, and the Horizon Europe Proposal

Meeting with Michel Barnier (Head of Task Force Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom)

14 Feb 2017 · Meeting with the Task Force for the Preparation and Conduct of the Negotiations with the United Kingdom under Article 50 TEU