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Brussels, 15 March 2020 Weekly digest Press material 09/03/2020 22:57 | Statements and remarks | Foreign affairs & international relations Remarks by President Charles Michel after the meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Brussels At the end of the EU-Turkey leaders' meeting in Brussels, Presidents Michel and von der Leyen gave a press conference on the outcome of the discussions. Read the full item 10/03/2020 20:23 | Statements and remarks | Health Statement by the President of the European Council following the videoconference on COVID 19 Following EU leaders' videoconference on COVID 19, European Council President Charles Michel issued a statement. Read the full item 12/03/2020 11:37 | Statements and remarks | Health Statement by Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen on US travel ban related to COVID-19 European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission Ursula von der Leyen issued a joint statement stressing that COVID-19 is a global crisis and that it requires cooperation Read the full item European Council 09/03/2020 09:39 | Press release | Health Coronavirus: Further measures introduced in Council The Secretary-General of the Council, having consulted the Presidency, has decided on a number of new preventative measures which take into account latest developments in the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full item 09/03/2020 13:37 | Δελτίο τύπου | Health Κοροναϊός: Λήψη περαιτέρω προληπτικών μέτρων στο Συμβούλιο Μετά από διαβούλευση με την Προεδρία, ο Γενικός Γραμματέας του Συμβουλίου αποφάσισε σειρά νέων προληπτικών μέτρων, υπό το φως των τελευταίων εξελίξεων στην εξάπλωση του κοροναϊού (COVID-19). Read the full item 12/03/2020 17:29 | Press release | Economy & finance Continuation of decision-making in the Council and the European Council Council and the European Council issued a press release on continuation of decision-making during until 31 March 2020. Read the full item 13/03/2020 19:47 | Press release | Agriculture Forward look: 16 - 29 March 2020 Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events. Read the full item 13/03/2020 19:47 | Δελτίο τύπου | Agriculture Προσεχώς: 16-29 Μαρτίου 2020 Επισκόπηση των κυριότερων θεμάτων που θα συζητηθούν στις συνόδους του Συμβουλίου της ΕΕ κατά τις επόμενες δύο εβδομάδες και προσεχείς εκδηλώσεις για τα ΜΜΕ. Read the full item General Secretariat 11/03/2020 18:22 | Press release | Institutional affairs EU Court of Justice: member states appoint an advocate-general EU Court of Justice: member states appoint an advocate-general Read the full item Council of the European Union 12/03/2020 16:00 | Press release | Health COVID-19: Informal video conference of EU ministers for education EU education ministers held an informal meeting by video conference. Read the full item Council of the European Union 12/03/2020 16:21 | Press release | Home affairs Indicative programme - Justice and Home Affairs Council of 13 March 2020 Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities. Read the full item Council of the European Union e-notifications 09/03/2020 | Library blog Neuroscience meets gender: International Women's Day conference To mark International Women's Day, the GSC invited renowned neuroscientist and author Gina Rippon to give a lunchtime talk. The Council Library compiled a reading list for this occasion, which includes her new book, The Gendered Brain. Go to the website 10/03/2020 | Library blog Beijing + 25 : the fifth review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States The European Institute for Gender Equality has published its fifth review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States. Go to the website

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NSF creates new research security chief position
03/02/2020


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NSF creates new research security chief position

Rebecca Spyke Keiser, expert in international research issues, named as first chief of research security strategy and policy

March 2, 2020

The National Science Foundation has appointed Rebecca Spyke Keiser to the newly created position of chief of research security strategy and policy as part of its continuing effort to ensure the security of federally funded research while maintaining an open international collaboration.

In this role, Keiser will be tasked with providing the NSF director with policy advice on all aspects of research security strategy. She will also lead NSF’s efforts to develop and implement strategies to improve research security and the agency’s coordination with other federal agencies and the White House.

NSF created the position as part of its response to the recommendations the independent science advisory group JASON presented to NSF in the study “Fundamental Research Security,” published in December.

“The JASON report was clear that the U.S. science community faces threats to its longstanding position of openness and transparency of research and its results. Navigating this situation will require substantive engagement with the research community, intelligence agencies, oversight committees and law enforcement. Dr. Keiser will lead our engagement efforts,” said NSF Director France Córdova. “All of us at NSF are taking this issue very seriously.”

Keiser has served as leader of NSF’s Office of International Science and Engineering since 2015, coordinating the agency’s international strategy and managing internationally focused programs that further U.S. strategic research interests. Keiser has established relationships within the U.S. and international research communities, and U.S. security and intelligence agencies. Keiser has been a leader on NSF’s international security work and is an advocate for an approach that relies on sharing information, strengthening ties and building trust with the research community.

“The challenges we face today are different from those of the past,” said Keiser. “They’re more complex and require us to very quickly define them, communicate them to our partners and address them. I’m gratified to see NSF serving as a leader in this area and look forward to helping us move forward.”

NSF and other science agencies have worked for decades to foster openness, transparency and reciprocal international collaboration on basic research while keeping research secure. However, as the JASON report noted, a small group of governments -- notably China -- are attempting to benefit from the global research ecosystem without upholding those values.

Stakeholders across U.S. science and engineering are working to adapt to new threats, such as foreign talent recruitment programs that require beneficiaries to employ deceptive practices and circumvent research norms such as transparency and disclosure of financial support.

As NSF and its partners work toward solutions, the agency remains committed to a principle outlined in the JASON report: that these threats stem from the governments of China and other foreign nations, not from foreign-born scientists or those of foreign descent. Foreign-born scientists who train and work in the United States are critical to the health of our innovation economy.

The JASON report contains nine recommendations for action that NSF has been reviewing since December. NSF today published a response agreeing with those recommendations and noting where it has already taken action or plans to do so.

“NSF will continue to focus its efforts on both international collaboration and reinforcement of the tenets that support the success of the fundamental research enterprise,” Córdova said.

The JASON report, NSF's responses and other resources about NSF's efforts to protect research while facilitating collaboration are available on the agency's website.

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NSF Supporting Research to Address Coronavirus Disease

March 5, 2020

The National Science Foundation is working closely with the research community to bolster our national response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

NSF is currently funding 20 research projects across the agency involving COVID-19. With research programs at more than 2,000 academic institutions across the country, we are ready to mobilize the full force of the scientific community to better understand and develop measures to protect against this virus.

In response to the urgency of COVID-19 and increasing inquiries from the research community, NSF has issued a letter to researchers inviting additional proposals for rapid response grants related to the virus. This letter welcomes research to help understand COVID-19, inform and educate the public about virus transmission and prevention, and develop effective strategies for addressing this challenge at the local, state, and national levels.

Support for these efforts is made through NSF’s Rapid Response Research (RAPID) funding mechanism, which enables the agency to swiftly process and support research that addresses an urgent need. Previous RAPID awards have helped advance our understanding of past Ebola and Zika outbreaks as well as measures to contain them. RAPID funds have also enabled research to improve our preparedness for natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey or unexpected events like the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Critical challenges like these often require input from a variety of experts. As the only U.S. federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering, NSF is uniquely positioned to gather a spectrum of scientific input, bringing to bear the best research and researchers on our most complex national concerns.

Advancing the national health, prosperity, and welfare continues to be a vital part of NSF’s mission. As Americans take extra precautions to protect themselves and their families against COVID-19, NSF remains a proactive and steady ally.

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National Science Foundation and Smithsonian sign letter of agreement
03/12/2020 12:59 PM EDT


A new letter of agreement expands and clarifies collaboration between the National Science Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution. Per the conditions of the agreement, NSF will review proposals from Smithsonian Institution researchers in the same manner as proposals submitted by researchers from institutions of higher education. Additionally, NSF will sponsor a new position at the National Portrait Gallery to elevate stories from the most accomplished scientists in the United States. In recognition of the collaboration, NSF Director France Córdova issued the following statement:

More than a century separates the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution and the establishment of the National Science Foundation, but we share a common goal: to increase knowledge and then share that knowledge with the world. Our agreement opens new possibilities for groundbreaking research and for opportunities to dramatically impact public understanding of science and technology. The possibilities for what we can accomplish together are truly exciting.

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CANADA latest:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel

March 15, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to discuss COVID-19.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Michel discussed the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19, and the significant measures being taken in Canada and the European Union to mitigate the impacts through support for individuals and businesses.
The two leaders agreed that international coordination is an essential element of a strong and effective response to COVID-19, and discussed how the G7 can contribute to building the resilience of the global economy. Prime Minister Trudeau and President Michel looked forward to discussing this further in an upcoming call with G7 leaders.
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world.
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• Prime Minister outlines Canada’s COVID-19 response

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau s’entretient avec le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel

Le 15 mars 2020
Ottawa (Ontario)

Aujourd'hui, le premier ministre Justin Trudeau s’est entretenu avec le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel, pour discuter de la COVID-19.
Le premier ministre Trudeau et le président Michel ont discuté des impacts de la COVID-19 sur la santé, ainsi que de ses répercussions économiques et sociales. Ils ont également discuté des mesures importantes mises en place au Canada et dans l’Union européenne pour atténuer les conséquences pour les gens et les entreprises.
Les deux dirigeants ont convenu que la coordination des efforts internationaux est essentielle pour répondre vigoureusement et efficacement à la COVID-19 et ont discuté des façons dont le G7 peut contribuer à accroître la résilience de l’économie mondiale. Le premier ministre Trudeau et le président Michel ont dit avoir hâte d’approfondir ce dossier lors d’une conférence téléphonique prochaine avec les dirigeants du G7.
La COVID-19 est un enjeu mondial en évolution. Le gouvernement du Canada travaille de près avec ses partenaires locaux, provinciaux, territoriaux et internationaux pour s’assurer que les impacts sur la santé, ainsi que ses répercussions économiques et sociales au Canada et à travers le monde soient limités.
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