Estonia has officially ratified its full membership in the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), granting its companies, scientists, and teachers complete access to one of Europe’s main research and scientific organizations. Previously an associate member, Estonia will now become the 24th member of CERN, making it the first former Soviet republic to gain membership in the organization.
This milestone will remove financial barriers for Estonia, allowing the country to participate in tenders and employment contracts without any financial limitations. The move is expected to benefit Estonian entrepreneurs and companies, especially in the high-tech field, by providing opportunities for knowledge transfer and participation in CERN tenders.
The ratification of Estonia’s membership will take effect after the country presents its letter of accession to the director-general of UNESCO. CERN, established in 1954, hosts the largest particle physics laboratory in the world and focuses on promoting cooperation between countries in the field of fundamental nuclear research.
With CERN’s mission to advance experimental particle physics, Estonia’s full membership signifies a significant step towards enhancing the country’s research and scientific capabilities. Israel is currently the only non-European full member of CERN, demonstrating the prestige and importance of this organization on an international level.
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