From being one of the first signatories of the stick to science initiative, our association continues its strong support for full UK & Swiss association with European research and innovation programmes.
In an article on 16 February in ScienceBusiness, Rik Van de Walle (President of CESAER and Rector of Ghent University) said: "Politicians ought to be ready to move beyond their divisions and pursue cooperation in the areas that really make a difference", adding that "it is time for the EU, the UK and Switzerland to forget their differences and unite under the banner of Horizon Europe."
Our association reiterates that it remains of utmost importance, as a clear win-win for everyone, for all three governments to quickly conclude these negotiations separate from wider political debates, to enable the quick agreement on full UK & Swiss association with European research and innovation programmes.
For more information, please contact Secretary General Mattias Björnmalm.