My efforts are focused on ensuring that CERN maintains a leading role in the fields of science, technology and education, and that it continues to be a place that unites scientists from around the world.

CERN is a concrete example of worldwide, international co-operation - and a concrete example of peace. The place which makes, in my opinion, better scientists, but also better people.

In the big experiments, Atlas and CMS, we have something like 3,000 scientists each, and over 60 nationalities.

We will have to be very vigilant that young female scientists have the same opportunities as their male colleagues.

CERN is a centre of scientific excellence and a source of pride and inspiration for physicists from all over the world, a cradle for technology and innovation, and a shining concrete example of scientific cooperation and peace.

We support leading scientists who make concrete and crucial contributions to the innovation of science and technology.