[In English]
In 8 December 2015, a High Level formal dinner on Safety and Security was held, hosted by Member of European Parliament, Ms Cora van Nieuwenhuizen. The dinner, part of the 7th European Knowledge4Innovation Summit, was organized with the aim to actively engage researchers of the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus University Alliance in a dialogue with politicians and policy makers. Thematic discussions held at eight dinner tables each have led to recommendations and conclusions for Members of the European Parliament and EU Institution representatives. Read the conference proceedings of the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus dinner debate.
Safety and security
Citizens around the globe consider safety and security to be of increasing importance as the world finds itself in more and more complex, regional and political turmoil and in armed conflict. Globalisation, global migration and the impact of new technologies with a global reach make safety and security an even more pressing theme. Hence, better insight into safety and security are top priorities for the European Union. This requires fundamental and applied research.
Open dialogue
European Members of Parliament as well as Europe’s national and EU policy makers require to maintain an open dialogue with researchers, scientists and engineers on safety, security and stability within the EU and beyond. Research, analysis and tools support EU policies on, for example, border security, including maritime borders, the fight against organized crime and corruption. The implementation of safety and security measures against possible biological, chemical and explosive unintentional or deliberately induced losses also represents a EU top-priority.