E.U. adopts first science diplomacy framework, links research to policy
After a multi-year process, the bloc is moving from defining science diplomacy to building the structures to support it.
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The European Union (E.U.), a political and economic union of 27 nations, is a major global actor and a key proponent of multilateralism. The E.U. has deep ties with other international organizations, holding observer status at the U.N. and acting as a full member of the G-7 and G-20.
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