French President Emmanuel Macron is targeting US-based researchers who have been affected by Donald Trump’s policies. In a subtle jab at the US, Macron emphasized France’s commitment to research, innovation, and science. During a meeting with US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Trump’s envoy Steven Witkoff on Friday, Macron hinted that European countries like France offer more attractive opportunities for researchers.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/macron-seeks-to-attract-researchers-to-france-in-jab-at-us