The European Commission is to appoint a team of scientists to advise it, departing from the previous system of having a single chief scientific adviser.
It also plans a “structured relationship" with national scientific advisory bodies in order to draw on a "wealth of knowledge and expertise”.
“The new model for independent scientific advice will contribute to the commission's continued pursuit of the best possible evidence-based policy”, said science commissioner Carlos Moedas i...
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