PM Fischer to re-open science funding debate

The Czech Prime Minister, Jan Fischer, is scheduled to meet with members of the Czech scientific community on Monday for a new debate on science and research funding. The Czech Academy of Sciences has recently staged several protests against a planned 50 percent cut in funding over the next three years, while Czech universities said that any drop in state subsidies would dramatically decrease the quality of education. Monday’s round table will also be attended by Education Minister Miroslava Kopicová and the head of the Confederation of Czech Industry. Jaroslav Míl.

Author: Jan Richter