Publication - November 19, 2014
The position of Chief Scientific Adviser to the President of the European Commission has been discontinued, and the Juncker Commission says it is now reflecting on how to organise independent scientific advice.
The Commission's decisions on issues like toxic chemicals, climate change, or controversial pesticides have a direct impact on the health, security, and well-being of millions of EU citizens. It is crucial that they are based on the best scientific advice available, free from the tampering of corporate lobbying and political meddling. Together with other organisations, we sent a list of principles to the Commission on how to, in our opinion, try to best do this.
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