On 4 February 2025, ESS welcomed Piotr Serafin, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, accompanied by a delegation with members from his office. The visit underscored the European Union’s commitment to advancing scientific research infrastructure and fostering international collaboration, with ESS as a cornerstone of European research excellence.
The European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, visited ESS with his delegation earlier this week.
Joining the Commissioner’s delegation were representatives from Max IV Laboratory, Lund University, the County Administrative Board, and several local business partners such as TetraPak, Alfa Laval, Kraftringen and E.ON, highlighting the broad interest in ESS as a scientific and economic driver for the region.
The programme began with an introduction to ESS by Director General Helmut Schober, providing insights into the project's progress and its future impacts on European research. This was followed by a site walk, allowing the delegation to witness firsthand the construction and development of what will be one of the world’s most advanced neutron sources.
