In April 2026, I was part of a group of several members of the Marie Curie Alumni Association who prepared and published a joint MCAA policy paper titled “Bridging research and policy: Engaging researchers in science diplomacy” (MCAA Policy Papers, n. 2/2026). The paper welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European Union (EU) framework for science diplomacy and explains why this initiative marks an important milestone in reinforcing the EU’s strategic, scientific, and geopolitical influence while advancing multilateralism. It can be accessed here