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Leaders congratulate Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai on the 2026 chemistry Nobel

Von der Leyen and Macron congratulate Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai on the chemistry Nobel and describe their research contributions.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Félicitations à Henri Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan for winning this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry.”

    Von der Leyen congratulates Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai on winning the chemistry Nobel Prize and notes Japan is officially associated with Horizon Europe since this July.

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    Félicitations à Henri Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan for winning this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry. Their discoveries have opened new avenues for scientific research, including the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Since this July, Japan is officially associated with Horizon Europe. This means that Japanese researchers and organisations can now take part in the world's largest public research and innovation programme. Together, Europe and Japan will continue breaking new frontiers.

    On winning the chemistry Nobel Prize.

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  2. Emmanuel Macron
    Macron

    France

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    Macron congratulates Henri Kagan on winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

    Macron congratulates Henri Kagan on winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and highlights their major discoveries on asymmetric molecules.

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    Une immense fierté pour le pays ! Félicitations à Henri Kagan, prix Nobel de chimie aux côtés du Japonais Kenso Soai, pour leurs découvertes majeures sur les molécules asymétriques. Une reconnaissance à la mesure d’une vie de recherche. De Paris-Saclay au Nobel, la science française rayonne.

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