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E.U. moves to codify science diplomacy as strategic instrument

New European Commission proposal would establish an E.U. framework linking research to diplomatic and other priorities.

The CERN Science Gateway on the outskirts of Geneva serves as a vital hub for science diplomacy by acting as a physical and symbolic bridge between the scientific community and global society. (The Science Diplomat)

The European Commission adopted a proposal to establish a European Union framework for science diplomacy, the 27-nation bloc’s first attempt to codify how research and innovation support foreign policy, economic security and geopolitical positioning.

The proposal, released in Brussels on Friday, takes the form of a Council of the European Union recommendation — a non-binding instrument that would guide member nations in aligning research and foreign policy tools.

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