Through its broad member base, the EPS represents the views of the European Physics Community. The society provides a discussion forum for its members to address policy issues relevant to physics research and teaching. The EPS also provides a physics perspective on policy issues more broadly.
European Institutions have a growing impact on science policy and development. Input from the EPS and the physics community helps to shape science policy in Europe.
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Date
Posted on EPS Website in 2020
Posted on EPS Website in 2015
April 2019
Posted on EPS Website April 2017
February 2019
November 2011
February 2013
September 2011
The EPS has published a series of position papers giving an expert view on important themes such as the place given to research in European countries.
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Date
June 2012
December 2015
February 2015
November 2013
November 2009
Various
1999
The EPS Forum Physics and Society (FPS) holds regular meetings discussing various issues of physics and society. The meetings make recommendation to the EPS and policy makers for actions.
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October 2014 – Belgrade, Serbia
March 2012 – CERN, Switzerland
October 2010 – Madrid, Spain
June 2009 – Ratnieki, Latvia
April 2006 – Graz, Austria
The Position Paper prepared by the Energy Group of EPS focuses on electricity production by non-fossil sources. It discusses the leading role of Europe in the broader context of the world energy problem and provides various policy recommendations.
Energy and Environment: The Intimate Link
This study looks at how physics is used to understand the impact of energy production on the climate.
Energy for the Future: The Nuclear Option
This position paper aims at a balanced presentation of the pros and cons of nuclear power and at informing both decision makers and the general public by communicating verifiable facts.
Position Paper on Physics Education
This position paper, developed by the EPS Physics Education Division and approved in June 2012, is intended to bring to public attention certain key points affecting the present state and future development of European physics education:
