Macron Invests in Science, Criticizes US Research Cuts | JQJO

French President Macron announced an additional €100 million for scientific research, aiming to make Europe a haven for scientists. This initiative comes amid criticism of US policies under the Trump administration, which were described as a "reverse enlightenment" by several speakers at the event. These policies included cuts to federal research funding and threats to universities, prompting concerns about the future of scientific freedom and open research. Macron emphasized the importance of free and open science for a thriving democracy.