The President of the European Research Council (ERC), the highly esteemed French mathematician Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, renowned not only for his intellectual brilliance but also for his remarkable courage in addressing pressing issues, has recently delivered an impassioned and thought-provoking call to action.
Bourguignon urged researchers to embrace and exhibit their “fighting spirit,” emphasizing the critical need for the scientific community to organize and advocate for its interests with determination and solidarity. In his remarks, he drew a striking and vivid comparison, stating: “Unlike the farmers, we don’t have tractors to block the roads in Brussels. But it was a good example of what the scientific community can do if it organizes.” https://sciencebusiness.net/news/head-europes-premier-research-funder-bows-out
