Another important step for Swiss association
The Commission’s assessment of the Horizon call topics on strategic technologies, such as AI and quantum, concluded that Swiss entities are fully eligible in 2025.
Seen from Brussels
The EIC will start funding dual use projects
The European Commission proposes ambitious changes to boost defence in Europe, which are likely to influence the future of EU research and innovation too.
Von der Leyen wants to revolutionise EU budget
New MFF reflections of the EU aim to end business as usual, including for research and innovation funding from 2028 onwards.
Switzerland is finally back in Horizon Europe
Due to the conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU, Swiss researchers are eligible to participate in Horizon Europe again.
2025 under the Polish motto “Security, Europe!”
The 2025 Polish Presidency’s leitmotif in the field of research is openness, despite the overarching focus on security in all its dimensions.
Habemus Commissio Europaea Ursula von der Leyen 2
The European Parliament held hearings with the candidate Commissioners and approved the new Commission. The Parliament’s draft report for FP10 brings fresh ideas.
New Councils and Dual Use for the future FP10?
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?
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.
AI and Chips progress during summer recess
President von der Leyen broke ground for the construction of the new European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden to secure EU industry.
Next five years: Competitiveness and defence
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.