An interview with Ms Vanessa Matz, Federal Minister for Science Policy. Belgian research’s position in Europe, priorities regarding science policy, federal support to the participation of Belgian researchers in European research programmes, examples of research projects supported by federal funding, digital transition in the Federal Scientific Institutions, main challenges for Belgian research at European and international level… 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬

Accurate species identification of biological material is required to assess and understand biodiversity and ecosystems but also to, for example, implement animal and plant (including wildlife) trade regulations, prevent infectious disease outbreaks, screen the food chain, or deploy agricultural pest control programs. In response to the recurrent societal need for…

An interview with Mr Thomas DERMINE State Secretary for Economic Recovery and Strategic Investments, Science Policy, attached to the Minister for the Economy and Labour What are Belgium’s strengths in terms of R&D? By 2022, Belgium’s investments in R&D have reached 3.43% of its GDP, putting it in the lead…