Editorial: El País

• The Spanish Government has announced the hiring of fifty scientists to advise on scientific matters.
• Their role will be to respond to emergency situations and develop medium and long term strategies.
• Other countries and the EU itself have had scientific advisors for years, positioning Spain in a delayed stance.
• There will be a central office in Moncloa and another one in the Higher Council for Scientific Research, both with advisors.
• The advisory position won't be limited to hard sciences, it will also include social and human sciences.
• There's uncertainty about the continuity of this initiative with future governments.

Conclusion: The involvement of scientists in governmental decision-making is a significant step to back up day-to-day policies, although its continuation with future governments is uncertain.

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