László Bicskei drew attention to the decrease in research and development funding and the autonomy of science

Bicskei László highlighted Hungary's significant contributions to global science during his speech commemorating the Day of Hungarian Science. He recalled Széchenyi István's 1825 offer to establish the Academy and noted the scientific losses from the 1956 revolution. He pointed out a substantial decrease in funding for research and development, urging for the restoration of research autonomy and a supportive environment for returning scientists.