Seen from Brussels

Research infrastructures, synergies, and digital education are key priorities. The Commission’s new foresight report focuses on the green & digital transitions.

The Stick to Science initiative calls on President von der Leyen to safeguard science collaboration in Europe by allowing UK and Switzerland to join Horizon.

Following up on announcements in March, the Commission presented its REPower EU plan and an analysis of defence gaps, including key R&I aspects in both areas.

April saw a flurry of developments at EU level, including input for education and youth policies, progress on digital regulation, ERA – and on association.

Education, research and innovation play a key role in tackling the new challenges – especially when it comes to new efforts in the energy and defence areas.

Research and innovation communities across Europe are supporting the initiative that calls for a swift association of Switzerland and the UK to Horizon Europe.

The French EU Presidency plans to move the green and digital transitions forward – education, research, and innovation play a crucial role in these efforts.

‘Stories from 2050’ offer new insights, the EU launches the Global Gateway initiative, and is progressing on association – without two longstanding partners.

The new European Research Area policy agenda shows political support for R&I – while the latter are not yet part of the discussions on the ‘Future of Europe’.

While Horizon Europe is almost approaching the end of its first year, association to the new programme is still delayed for longstanding partners.