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The European Union announced a €500 million investment over three years to attract researchers, implicitly criticizing the US's recent cuts to research funding and changes to science policy. French President Macron and EU Commission President von der Leyen criticized the US for canceling research grants and restricting visa access for researchers, citing the cancellation of grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cuts to the National Science Foundation's budget. The EU aims to make Europe a hub for scientific research and plans to legally enshrine freedom of scientific research.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.