Science under threat around the world

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the threats to scientific funding and institutions due to political decisions.
• Examine case studies from Argentina and the United States regarding funding cuts and institutional dismantling.
• Assess the situation in the Netherlands due to a coalition government collapse.
• Discuss potential responses from the scientific community to these challenges.
• Politicians have significantly reduced funding for science in Argentina and the US.
• The Netherlands faced risks similar to the other two countries but avoided immediate action due to political instability.
• The scientific community needs to develop strategies to counteract funding threats and safeguard institutions.