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European Universities Urge EU to Remove Threat of Research Ban on Israel
(Science|Business) Eanna Kelly - German, French and UK universities have joined in urging the European Commission to lift its threat to bar Israel, Switzerland and the UK from EU quantum and space projects. On Friday, five European university associations "urged the Commission to reconsider its stance." Several EU diplomats say resistance to the proposal is now substantial among a growing number of member states. "Close and trusted research collaboration is key for achieving real breakthroughs in quantum computing and other strategically important fields. If Europe wants to stay competitive with China and the U.S., this is the way to go," said Jan Wopking, managing director of the German U15, representing the country's leading research-intensive and medical universities.