Seen from Brussels

New MFF reflections of the EU aim to end business as usual, including for research and innovation funding from 2028 onwards.

Due to the conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU, Swiss researchers are eligible to participate in Horizon Europe again.

The 2025 Polish Presidency’s leitmotif in the field of research is openness, despite the overarching focus on security in all its dimensions.

The European Parliament held hearings with the candidate Commissioners and approved the new Commission. The Parliament’s draft report for FP10 brings fresh ideas.

Thought-provoking recommendations by Heitor’s high-level expert group on Horizon; and new Education Commissioner’s strong influence on the EU budget.

Massive investments and end of stovepipes: The discussions on the future of the EU kicked off with the much anticipated Competitiveness report and the structure of the new EC.

President von der Leyen broke ground for the construction of the new European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden to secure EU industry.

Von der Leyen wants to “put research and innovation at the heart of our economy”: more investment in the ERC, critical technologies and European Universities. 

The Commission adopts its proposal for the EU’s 2025 budget. The European Semester report highlights that FP10 should contribute more to improving the EU’s competitiveness.

Council adopted a recommendation to Commission and Member States on responsible internationalisation. Research ministers react to the Horizon 2020 evaluation.