Thierry Dauxois, the newly appointed CEO of France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), recently detailed his priorities for the organization’s future. In a recent interview, Dauxois emphasized the CNRS’s crucial role in bolstering France’s scientific sovereignty. He aims to strengthen the CNRS as a vital instrument for national independence in research and technological development. The discussion focused on the importance of investing in and promoting French scientific capabilities. Dauxois’s leadership signals a renewed focus on the CNRS’s contribution to France’s strategic interests through scientific advancement. His vision prioritizes maintaining France’s position as a global leader in research and innovation.