Ethics of Scientific Research in the European Union

Abstract

From the perspective of the European Union, ethics in research activities financed by European funds or the dissemination activity in scientific publications with high international visibility represents an integral, but especially essential, component to guarantee excellence in research in all fields of research (including biomedical research, natural and social sciences). Therefore, in all research projects carried out within the framework of European programs (Horizon 2020 and the Framework Program 2021-2027, respectively) or in the dissemination activity, the fundamental principles of research ethics (including the principle of proportionality, the right to privacy, the protection of personal data, the protection of human health) must be strictly respected, as well as the provisions of national and international legislation regarding research ethics. In this regard, the following should be mentioned: the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Convention on Human Rights, respectively.