What I did over the summer: ⛱️ 🎙️taking part in the Innovation Cast podcast by RTDS Group to discuss the role of Open Science in European research and innovation. https://t.co/HUm5S2YbN6

‼️ EU #researchpolicy newsflash : Today, the European Commission unveiled its draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. Part of it is a proposed €175 billion allocation to #HorizonEurope (i.e. #FP10) a potential increase of 80%: ‼️

“Choose Europe” is a bold initiative to make Europe the go-to destination for the world’s top researchers and innovators. One of the first steps is the #MSCA Choose Europe for Science Pilot. Check out my short guide at https://t.co/PMrUS1DceL #horizoneurope

Understanding #OpenScience & RDM in #HorizonEurope isn’t always straightforward. My latest article breaks down key legal & practical aspects—from proposal to implementation. A must-read for applicants & project managers.📄🔍Read here 👉 https://t.co/7hsdYkYcWd

The #MAGA science agenda blends elements of right-wing populism and left-wing skepticism says Anthony Mills in the @nytimes

When Russia chose to roll its tanks over Ukraine’s borders, breaking the UN Charter, it committed one of the gravest violations: The Crime of Aggression. Now, justice is coming. Justice for Ukraine. We have laid down the legal foundations for a Special Tribunal ↓

Klare Ansage von @BgmLudwig! Das 365 Euro Ticket bleibt! Wenn man die Inflation berücksichtigt müsste es schon über 700 Euro kosten. Doch @BgmLudwig ist überzeugt, dass es derzeit wichtiger, denn je ist ein Zeichen für ein leistbares Wien zu setzen! @KURIERat

Finland joins Denmark and abandons the Frugal Club. PM Petteri Orpo says he's "ready to discuss" the possible issuance of joint debt to finance the EU's defence needs. "We are ready, we are open. I think we have many possibilities," Orpo says. "Russia is a real threat." #EUCO

Can we get #Briturn Trending? #ExitBrexit

"Only 13.5% of EU businesses are using AI. This must change. This year we will launch a broad AI Strategy for our continent, including an ‘Apply AI' initiative to drive industrial adoption of Artificial Intelligence in key sectors." — President @vonderleyen on the EU

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if #grok says it, it must be true: "Your X activity paints you as someone with a deep interest in how political and social structures influence science and media. Your engagement suggests you value critical thinking and are wary of narratives that might not be fully transparent"

Interesting insights on #trustinscience : (i) tertiary education has only a small positive link to trust in scientists. (ii) Religiosity is linked to higher trust in scientists (iii) Social dominance orientation (SDO),might have significant impact

👏 Making #science accessible is a universal human right, as Dr. Sukhai emphasizes the need for inclusive education, accessible resources & systemic change to ensure persons with disabilities fully participate in & benefit from science. 👀 More insights: https://t.co/c93mpPBO4m

It’s #BlueMonday, but the only blue we want to see today is the beautiful blue of our European flag! 🇪🇺✨️ It's always a good day to show it. Long live Europe! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

👁‍🗨 The State of Open Data report highlights global data-sharing trends, emphasizing the need for incentives and consistent metrics to reward researchers for #OpenData, bridging policy mandates with actionable practices. 🌐 🔗 More insights: https://t.co/vK1DPhAUzc #OpenScience

What #Trump 2.0 means for #science: "The incoming US president is expected to gut support for research on the environment and infectious diseases, but could buoy work in artificial intelligence, quantum research and space exploration", @Nature says

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist.” ― Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism

A European Commission survey identifies barriers to European joint degrees, including incompatible national rules and recognition issues. Addressing these could improve cross-border #cooperation and boost Europe's higher #education #competitiveness. More: