The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences endorse the ALLEA Statement on Threats to Academic Freedom and International Research Collaboration in the United States. The recent developments in the US have far-reaching consequences for global research collaboration.
The statement underscores the critical role of academic freedom in democratic societies and calls for collective efforts to safeguard research autonomy worldwide. The recent developments in the US, including funding freezes, censorship, and political interference in research, not only threaten the integrity of scientific and scholarly work within the US but also have far-reaching consequences for global research collaboration.
ALLEA urge national governments and international institutions in the US, Europe and beyond to remain vigilant and strengthen ongoing efforts to safeguard academic freedom and the autonomy of scientific institutions.
About ALLEA
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is a member of ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing more than 50 academies from over 40 countries in Europe. Since its foundation in 1994, ALLEA speaks out on behalf of its members on the European and international stages, promotes science as a global public good, and facilitates scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines. Jointly with its Member Academies, ALLEA works towards improving the conditions for research, providing the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthening the role of science in society. In doing so, it channels the intellectual excellence and experience of European academies for the benefit of the research community, decision-makers and the public.
