From January 2024, the Charter and Code will be replaced by an updated document entitled “European Charter for Researchers,” the content of which has been adapted to the current challenges and the changing scientific environment and scientific careers.

The new European Charter for Researchers is an annex to the EU Council Recommendations of December 18, 2023 on a European framework to attract and retain talent in the field of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Europe (PDF) - Annex II, from page 18 (PDF); COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 18 December 2023 on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe (PDF) - Annex II, from page 18 (PDF).

Since 2005, the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers have been a recommendation of the European Commission addressed to researchers, employers, and research funders.