In collaboration with KnowledgeRights21, we proudly present the 5th Freedom project in our innovation lab!🔎 In this edition of Innovation Lab, we dive into why the free movement of knowledge—the proposed 5th Freedom—is not just a policy ambition but a structural necessity for Europe’s resilience and competitiveness. Julien Chicot, Head of Research Innovation Policy at The Guild, outlines the cultural and legal barriers still holding back research collaboration, and makes a compelling case for turning the European Research Area (ERA) into a truly enabling space for scientists and society alike.Key quotes:🗣️ “Cross-border collaboration is simply critical to scientific excellence in Europe.”🗣️ “We need an ERA Act, just to ensure that researchers are never denied access to data just because of legal uncertainties.”🗣️ “It’s only by being together that they can effectively identify the challenges, but also the solutions for the free movement of knowledge in Europe.”🗣️ “We have to turn our diversity into an asset to push the frontier of knowledge.”🗣️ “Our universities look forward to solutions that will help researchers to access any type of data under fair conditions.”📌About Our Guest🎙️ Julien Chicot | The Guild🌐 https://www.the-guild.eu/ 🌐 linkedin.com/in/julien-e-j-chicot Julien Chicot brings a strategic lens to the intersection of research excellence and EU policymaking. At The Guild—a network of 22 research-intensive universities—he champions a future where legal clarity and institutional reform unlock Europe’s full research potential.Our bite-sized videos bring you:↪️ Expert predictions on the future of Europe’s competitive edge in a knowledge-driven economy.↪️ Crucial insights on what policymakers should (1) enable—bold investments in research and innovation—and (2) avoid—barriers that limit the free movement of ideas and talent.#5thfreedom

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