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    European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies

    The EGE provides the European Commission with high quality, independent ethics advice and policy recommendations.

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    SAEGE

    SAEGE supports the EGE with independent knowledge-gathering and ethical analysis on demand.

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    The EGE secretariat

    The secretariat coordinates the whole mechanism, and provides a link with policymakers within the Commission.

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  • How we work

    We research and deliver our advice according to a transparent process.

    1. Getting started

    We receive a request for advice, or the EGE works on its own initiative.

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    2. Scoping

    The secretariat works with colleagues to define exactly what is needed.

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    3. Knowledge-gathering

    SAEGE provides knowledge and analysis to support the EGE in their work.

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    4. Drafting and feedback

    The EGE considers all the inputs and makes policy recommendations.

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    5. Delivery and impact

    Our advice helps to shape policy and legislation across Europe.

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    June 2026
    Valuing nature >
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    Towards a just green transition >
    December 2024
    Solar radiation modification >
    June 2024
    Defending democracy in Europe >
    June 2023
    Democracy in the digital age >
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  • News and events

    Latest news

    8 September 2026   Experts call for a new approach to Neuro-AI governance >

    4 September 2026   Upcoming advice on science and democracy >

    24 August 2026   Upcoming advice on ultra-processed foods >

    11 August 2026   Barbara Prainsack at the Ethics to Policy Roundtable >

    8 July 2026   EthAM to advise on multiple dimensions of AI policy in 2027 >

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    SAEGE at the conference Technology Ethics in Turbulent Times: Expanding the Moral Agenda for Transformation >
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Nikola Biller-Andorno
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Paweł Łuków
Fruzsina Molnár-Gábor
Thérèse Murphy
Tamar Sharon
Marcel Jeroen van den Hoven
Takis Vidalis

At the heart of the Ethics Advice Mechanism is the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, an independent expert group which provides the European Commission with high-quality advice and policy recommendations. The EGE directly advises the President of the European Commission.
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SAEGE delivers independent knowledge-gathering and ethical analysis on demand to support the work of the EGE, as well as specialised horizon-scanning and communications activities. SAEGE is funded by the European Union as part of the Horizon Europe programme. More about SAEGE >

The EGE Secretariat is a team within the European Commission which coordinates the Ethics Advice Mechanism, and provides a direct link to policymakers. More about the Secretariat >

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