Trust in science may face a tough time ahead as doubts about transparency and the way scientific evidence is used by policymakers persist. But the EU institutions at least seem aware of these concerns, as this latest Special Report shows.
On Tuesday, 23 January, Member of the European Parliament Julie Girling hosted an event in Brussels called Fact Checking Science: Shaping the governance of scientific advice in the EU.
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Fact Checking Science: Shaping the governance of scientific advice in the EU
What can EU institutions do to reinvigorate trust in EU government? Members of the European Parliament, in particular, play a key role in this process.
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More transparency needed in science, as experts take fight to the ‘flat-earthers’
There have been big changes in the way the EU institutions receive and use scientific advice but concerns remain that there is still not enough transparency in the process.
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Julie Girling MEP: ‘Most of us look for evidence that supports our own opinions’
When coming up with policy, EU officials and lawmakers have a variety of sources to call upon for scientific advice. But how useful is the information and how effective is the system in place? Julie Girling explained how she uses evidence in her day-to-day life as an MEP.
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Restoring trust and effectiveness in EU scientific advice
Today, more than ever, EU regulators must ensure that risk management decisions meet public demands for high standards of protection whilst simultaneously stimulating competitiveness and prosperity in Europe. Basing decisions on the best available science is the pre-condition for achieving these goals, argues Dirk Hüdig.
