In response to recent policy shifts in the United States, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) has formally endorsed a statement by ALLEA addressing growing concerns over threats to academic freedom and international scientific collaboration.
ALLEA’s warning
In February 2025, ALLEA released a statement condemning a series of executive actions introduced by the new U.S. Administration. These directives include halting substantial federal research funding and restricting academic inquiry into critical topics such as climate science and gender studies. The resulting disruption has affected the functioning of major U.S. research institutions and government science agencies, causing delays, uncertainty, and in some cases, the suspension of ongoing projects.
According to ALLEA, these developments have consequences far beyond U.S. borders. The increasingly interconnected nature of the global research landscape means that political constraints in one country can significantly impact the international scientific community. Suppressing academic freedom and limiting research scope undermines the integrity and advancement of science on a global scale.
EuChemS reaffirms its commitment
EuChemS has consistently promoted academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and international cooperation as foundational values of scientific progress.
By publicly supporting ALLEA’s 2025 statement, EuChemS reinforces its dedication to upholding these principles and expresses solidarity with scholars and researchers affected by restrictive measures.
To read the full ALLEA statement click here.
