Top experts of the ESIR group will continue providing the Commission with evidence-based policy advice to support the development of EU research and innovation (R&I) policy. Following the renewal of its mandate, the group held its inaugural plenary meeting on 6 February in Brussels.
ESIR brings together 21 renowned experts in economics, innovation policy, sustainability and technology. Coming from across Europe, some members have been reappointed from the previous mandate, while others are newly appointed.
At the inaugural meeting, members underlined the EU’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking and multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing major technological and geopolitical challenges. Interconnected crises and shifting global dynamics are creating new uncertainties for Europe’s economic and social development.