Activities of Ivars IJABS related to 2023/2184(INL)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on promotion of the freedom of scientific research in the EU
Amendments (10)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the freedom of scientific research is one of the constituent parts of academic freedom and is under pressure in the Union and is gradually eroding 2 ; _________________ 2 STOA study: State of play of academic freedom in the EU member states: Overview of de facto trends and developments
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in one EU Member State, Hungary, structural de facto violations of academic freedom are taking place;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas restrictions to academic freedom result in negative impacts for the EU economy, stifling innovation, slowing scientific progress, and reducing Europe's global competitiveness;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas erosion of the academic freedom contributes to brain drain of top researchers, self-censorship among academics, less critical analysis on social and political issues, less interdisciplinary collaboration, less public discourse and debate;
Amendment 16 #
C. whereas the Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research includes a definition of the freedom of scientific research as well as a recognition of the responsibilities for both governments and research organisations to promote the freedom of scientific research;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Bonn Declaration lacks implementation instruments at European level;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Commission's communication of 30 September 2020, entitles ‘A new ERA for Research Innovation' confirms that the completion of the ERA requires the full respect of the freedom of scientific research, which includes, but is not limited to, non- interference in research agendas, institutional autonomy, and adequate funding;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to fully respect and uphold the freedom of scientific research, and to ensure that any measures taken in the name of public interest (such as national security, public safety, and public health) do not unduly restrict the freedom of scientific research;
Amendment 56 #
9. Expresses its concern with regard to the Commission's failure to use its legal authority under the EU Treaties to protect the freedom of scientific research as one of the fundamental rights of EU citizens is a serious abdication of its responsibility, and calls on the Commission to take immediate action to remedy that situation;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote public awareness of the importance of freedom of scientific research through education, public outreach, and support for science journalism;