Will the political change in the US effect the science studies in Ireland and in the other countries of Europe??

Question: Will the political change in the US effect the science studies in Ireland and in the other countries of Europe??
- Keywords:
  election,
  europe,
  politics
Asked by Karina to Emma, Monica, Sebastian, Sinead, Thomas on 14 Nov 2016.
- Sinead Loughran answered on 14 Nov 2016:
  
  That’s a great question.
  
  Scientists around the world are concerned about the political situation in the US.
  
  President-Elect Donald Trump has questioned the science underlying climate change — at one point suggesting that it was a Chinese hoax — and pledged to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement.
  
  “Trump will be the first anti-science president we have ever had,” says Michael Lubell, director of public affairs for the American Physical Society in Washington DC. “The consequences are going to be very, very severe.”
- Sebastian Gornik answered on 15 Nov 2016:
  
  Only time will tell!
- Emma Roycroft answered on 15 Nov 2016:
  
  Really good question. It could have a massive impact, or none at all. It would depend on Trump’s policies. We don’t have a clue about them since he contradicted everything he said in his election campaign. Brexit could have an effect. Many UK researchers will not be eligible to apply for EU funding anymore, which could be good for Irish researchers. On the other hand, many of our collaborators are based in the UK.
- Thomas McLoughlin answered on 15 Nov 2016:
  
  I agree with my colleagues we are living in uncertain times re science and where we are going!

Question: Will the political change in the US effect the science studies in Ireland and in the other countries of Europe??

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