Science at a crossroads: Europe positions itself as the gateway to global research

As the US turns inward and science comes under siege in the Trump era, Europe is seizing the moment. With research institutions facing political pressure and funding threats across the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are launching a bold initiative to make Europe the new global sanctuary for science. At the heart of this high-stakes talent tug-of-war, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes President of the European Research Council Maria Leptin for a revealing Top Story interview on how the EU plans to reclaim its place at the forefront of innovation, and what it means for the future of global research.