French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €100 million investment to attract foreign scientists, particularly from the US, in response to cuts in US research funding. However, French researchers criticize Macron's policies for weakening domestic higher education and research, citing severe budget cuts and poor working conditions. Young scientists express disillusionment with low salaries and job insecurity, leading some to leave the field altogether. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)