New members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies are appointed

The European Commission appointed the 15 new members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for the next three years. These are experts in the fields of law, natural and social sciences, philosophy and ethics, from across Europe and the world, who provide independent advice on those Commission policies and legislation where ethical, societal and fundamental rights aspects intersect with science and new technologies.

Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Commissioner Mariya Gabriel said: “Research and innovation improve people's lives and the environment they live in. The expertise and wisdom of the 15 newly appointed members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies will help us to put European values at the heart of the green and digital transition.”

The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies is an independent advisory body, which was founded in 1991 and its mandate is regularly renewed ever since. Its members have a far-reaching understanding of current and emerging ethical developments and bring a wealth of experience from academia, ethical and government advisory bodies. The Group has contributed to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, with its first recommendations issued as early as April 2020. Over the past years, it has also worked on areas such as genome editing, artificial intelligence and the future of work, as well as on agriculture, energy, synthetic biology, security and surveillance. More information is available here. 

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