The European Commission has announced a €500 million funding package for research projects from 2025 to 2027, emphasizing the importance of scientific freedom. President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the need for Europe to support science amidst global skepticism. European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva noted that Europe respects researchers' freedom and aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in grant applications. However, disparities in national research funding and concerns about insufficient public funding remain significant challenges. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)