Seen from Brussels

The Commission provides a comprehensive basis for the second strategic plan of Horizon Europe. Negotiations on association start with Korea.

Stakeholders think that climate change, energy supply, and biodiversity are the most important societal challenges that should be addressed by Horizon Europe.

SwissCore is very happy to see Janik back in the team. Until the end of June, he will take up the position of Junior Advisor for Research.

The Net-Zero Industry Act proposal strongly relies on education and R&I. March saw significant progress in EU-UK relations – and hope for EU-Swiss relations.

The Commission published two conceptual frameworks on how to use R&I for achieving the European Green Deal. Meanwhile, inflation starts affecting EU programmes.

The incoming EU Presidency continues the Czech Republic’s focus on research infrastructures and synergies. Sweden will help shaping the European Year of Skills.

The EU Parliament and the Council agreed on a 2023 budget close to the Commission’s proposal. It includes slightly higher budgets for Erasmus+ and Horizon.

The plans for 2023 cover several topics of relevance for R&I and education. There is also progress on REPowerEU – the Commission endorses a new solar alliance.

Ursula Von der Leyen announces new instruments, like a European Hydrogen Bank, to accelerate the green transition. She proposes to make 2023 the Year of Skills.

The Commission proposes a Council Recommendation to strengthen knowledge valorisation – and presents two reports on impacts of data regulation on research.