Green Light for Science and Innovation Charter

subcommittee in science and innovation, of Congress on the importance of a science charter inclusive of all political groups. The need to increase public funding for research, Development and Innovation (R + D + i) To reach 0.75% of GDP in 2024 and 1.25 in 2030.

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It was stated in its final report by the Subcommittee that during the past year it had considered the development of this Charter for Science. The report is expected to be approved tomorrow by the House Science Committee.

Several groups – PP, PNV and Vox – will abstain from the final vote on the report. They will defend the special vote for not including in the final text some of the recommendations they defended during the work of the subcommittee.

A spokesperson for the Science and Innovation Committee, Javier Sendon, welcomed the approval of the Subcommittee’s report on the development of the Science and Innovation Charter. As well as study and analysis of the amendment of the law of science. “Today we are moving towards a new stage and I would like to reiterate our call for a consensus on science in our country. The speaker indicated a solid basis for parliamentary agreement which is also embodied in the amendment of the Science Act, just and necessary.

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Lyon’s deputy wanted to highlight the importance of the charter in “putting the flag at the center of political discourse, regardless of political colours.” He asked the various parliamentary groups to “set their sights and make an effort to meet the challenge before us. To think ahead and set aside partisan interests.” He also congratulated colleagues who were “moved by the desire for the necessary agreement and maintained an open dialogue.”

The basis of the science and innovation charter proposed by Congress is the agreement launched by the former minister and to which nearly a hundred representative entities of science and innovation, universities, companies and unions have already committed. It endorses the central role that science and innovation must play in maintaining and improving social welfare and economic growth.

Many of the conclusions and recommendations that were included in the final report were included in the Science Bill, which had already begun its parliamentary process.

1.25 percent of science’s GDP

The report commits to public funding for stable and incremental R&D and innovation to reach 1.25 percent of GDP in 2030. Reducing risks by creating a new model of an indefinite contract linked to the development of scientific and technical activities. You will not be subject to general job offer restrictions or exchange rates.

Itinerary of a new scientific journey

It also sets out a new scientific path with a new contract for up to six years for postdoctoral researchers. Increases the labor rights of researchers. As well as reducing and simplifying the administrative burden on the scientific staff.

Among the recommendations that the parliamentary blocs reflected in this report, after listening to many experts in the subcommittee over the past year, highlight the promotion of knowledge transfer and innovation to companies and society.

Congress proposes regulation of public pre-commercial procurement and public procurement of innovative technology. Facilitating public administrations to promote the investment measures in this transfer, or the participation of the research team in the distribution of benefits obtained through the exploitation of the invention.

the right abstains

Addressing the right-wing parliamentarian, criticizing them for abstaining from voting: “They have had the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to science and innovation.” “Today, once again, from the Socialist Parliamentary Group we give them a helping hand so that they can join,” he noted.

Spanish space agency

The report of the subcommittee – already the Law of Science – also called for the creation of the Spanish Space Agency to direct efforts in this sector, coordinate the various organizations that have responsibilities in this matter and unify international coordination.

The end of the work coincided with the beginning of the parliamentary treatment of the new science law. Some groups expressed unease that the government did not wait for its recommendations to be known before approving the legislative text and sending it to Congress.

Working for the rights of scientists and researchers

During his speech, Javier Sendon noted that “all the rights that have improved the working conditions of our researchers have come from progressive governments.” Remember that pre-doctoral scholars were scholarship holders until 2006, did not have entitlement to unemployment benefits and were not covered by medical insurance because they did not contribute to Social Security. His call, as always, was answered again by the party Concerning Persons, PSOE.

The science spokesman praised the work done during these months “in order to increase the rights of scientific and research cadres.” In order to improve our science, technology and innovation system.” But he also noted that “we cannot envision these developments without gender equality, and applying a gender perspective to scientific research. It is important to adhere to equal opportunity for scientists as a key element.”

He finally noted that “the main target that we must achieve is the target set by the European Commission for 2030. This is aimed at public and private investment in research and development which represents 3% of GDP”.