A budget compromise tarnished by vetoes
The European Parliament and the German Presidency agree on a slightly higher budget. Poland and Hungary veto it over concerns about the rule of law mechanism.
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Council and Parliament continue to spar over budget
After the EU research ministers’ agreement on Horizon Europe, the legislation awaits finalisation in trilogue with the Parliament and the Commission.
One step closer to a timely start of Horizon Europe
The EU research ministers reached agreement on the open issues of the Horizon Europe legislation and are ready for negotiations with the European Parliament.
Brussels is getting ready for autumn
After the European Council’s budget compromise in July, busy months lie ahead to finalise the EU budget deal and assure a timely start of the new EU programmes.
Centres of Vocational Excellence: 5 Platforms chosen
The European Commission proposed Erasmus+ funding for five new Platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence.
Parliament vs. Member States on the EU budget
The European Council’s budget compromise includes cuts for research, innovation and education compared to the Commission’s proposal, creating strong resistance.
The time for research, innovation, and education
The German Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on Europe’s recovery and the challenge of laying the financial groundwork for making it a success.
Rebuilding the EU’s economy for the next generation
The EC presented its new MFF proposal for 2021-2027 and a “Next Generation EU” recovery instrument to help Europe bounce back after the pandemic.
Facing the pandemic
The EU struggles to confront the corona crisis that has upended its agenda. After a brief global focus, helping Member States became the main concern.
The quest for a compromise on the EU’s Budget
The difficulties to reach consensus on the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 risk delaying research, innovation and education programmes.