We aim to better understand policy priorities in member countries, allowing us to improve our support to EU policymaking. We work with EU national governments and leading research organisations tofoster scientific excellence, complementing national scientific research and promoting the uptake of scientific evidence for more robust policymakingstrengthen administrative capacity by supporting administrative reforms and building capacity for science-based policymakingCollaboration in actionOur collaborations with EU member states involvejoint research projects to address common challengesknowledge dissemination through workshops, conferences and policy paperspromoting mobility and training of scientists to foster collaboration and exchangeThe JRC uses a multi-level network to manage relationships with EU member states and beyond. This includes the Board of Governors and the National Contact Point Network at corporate level, along with many scientific collaboration networks.Intensifying our collaborationIn recent years, we have intensified our networking activities in EU member states, with high-level visits to countries like Spain, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland and the Netherlands since 2023 and more planned for the coming months.More informationSee our collaboration with EU countries in our country leafletsSubscribe to Science Flash for You, the newsletter that informs you about JRC activities in your countryJRC Essentials – practical info for partners in EU countries and regions
