Spanish government unveils new cross-collaborative strategy for scientific policy

On 20 June, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced a new initiative to promote links between politicians and scientists. ONAC – the national office for scientific advice – will work directly with the prime minister’s office to coordinate the scientific advisers in each government ministry. ONAC will also create a strategic support unit within the Spanish National Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), which will have 10 permanent staff and will reinforce the relationships between the country’s largest research institution and the government.