Choosing Europe and its regions: Addressing brain drain of scientific minds in Europe & attracting talents from oversees

Europe needs talented individuals - researchers and innovators - to drive competitiveness and growth. They, as all EU citizens, must be able to live and work where they feel most at home, without facing insecure employment or other obstacles. Moreover, Europe should be a welcoming destination for top scientists from outside the EU. A new EUR 500 million package for 2025-2027 has been put forward to make Europe a magnet for researchers and support the best and the brightest minds from Europe and around the world. The session will discuss the latest updates on the #ChooseEurope initiative, how to retain talent in the EU and the crucial role of regions in this endeavor.