This week in Nations in brief: France urged to plan ahead for ageing population; German-Arabic office opens in Tunis; Hepatologist to lead Pasteur Institute; Minister moves away from public-private deals; Molecular biology centre founded in Berlin; Innovation voucher system grows.
France urged to plan ahead for ageing population
France’s government has been advised to prepare more fully for its growing elderly population. Three reports on the subject were submitted to Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on 11 March, calling on him to act in several policy areas, including research and innovation.