Horizon Europe 2027 Plans Updated With €507M in New Calls
Additional funding will cover biodiversity and “bridging” grants to next EU research programme amid plummeting success rates
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EU science policy wonks debate prospect of stronger ties with Canada
Speculation starts around the scope of Canada’s associate member status, and how universities could help shape it
Commission proposes unlocking Hungary’s Horizon Europe funds
Brussels says Hungary’s new government has addressed rule-of-law breaches, including on corruption and conflicts of interest
Proposal for Horizon Europe Expert Councils Exposes Parliamentary Rift
Proposal for Horizon Europe Expert Councils Exposes Parliamentary Rift
Research committee MEPs are concerned about potential conflicts of interest in councils intended to set priorities
Parliament Haggle over EU-wide Spending Rules Delays Vote on Horizon Europe
Parliament Haggle over EU-wide Spending Rules Delays Vote on Horizon Europe
Votes on all EU programmes are postponed until MEPs in the budgets committee agree the Performance Framework Regulation.
Zaharieva Hopes for a Horizon Europe Deal in 2026
In a wide-ranging interview, the EU research commissioner sets out her hopes for speedy negotiations and an expanding role for Europe in global science.
Hungary Moves to Overhaul University Models Banned From Horizon Europe
Hungary Moves to Overhaul University Models Banned From Horizon Europe
New government in Budapest lays out plan to revamp Hungary’s R&D system and regain access to EU grants.
Horizon Europe Package 2028–2034: Research for Fundamentals and Innovation
“Horizon Europe” is the framework programme through which the European Union (EU) has been advancing research and innovation since 2021. It expires in 2027, and negotiations on the successor package are in full swing. Professor Dr Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), and Professor Dietmar Harhoff, PhD, are closely involved in this process — and are among those preparing the joint ERC and Leopoldina conference “Towards the European Fifth Freedom and Global Competition: Voices from Science” on 29 June.
Kazakhstan’s Horizon Europe Association is A Win-Win, Says Science Minister
Kazakhstan’s Horizon Europe Association is A Win-Win, Says Science Minister
Sayasat Nurbek tells Science|Business why he thinks the EU is missing a trick in its collaboration with Kazakhstan
EU Governments Make Final Push for FP10 Deal this Month
Research ministers are still hopeful of reaching a partial agreement on next Horizon Europe in June after meeting to discuss remaining hurdles
Viewpoint: University alliances should be engines of distributed excellence
Viewpoint: University alliances should be engines of distributed excellence
Alliances could help strong institutions outside mainstream join Horizon consortia, says Nicolaus Copernicus University vice-rector.
Associated Country Universities Demand Place at FP10 Table
Institutions from UK, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland worry about being locked out of governance and sensitive calls
EU Governments Hatch Plan to Secure Key Role in Next Horizon Europe
EU Governments Hatch Plan to Secure Key Role in Next Horizon Europe
Leaked documents contain measures calculated to strengthen role of EU member states in strategic priority setting.
Israeli Participation in Horizon Europe Halves as Boycotts Bite
Israeli Participation in Horizon Europe Halves as Boycotts Bite
Country’s wars against Iran and Lebanon have renewed debate over whether Europe should sever research ties.
MEPs Adopt Long-Term Budget Report with €200 Billion for Next Horizon Europe
MEPs Adopt Long-Term Budget Report with €200 Billion for Next Horizon Europe
The European Parliament’s budget committee has adopted an interim report and compromise amendments calling for a stronger, predictable EU budget from 2028.
Parliament ‘misreads’ link between Horizon Europe and ECF, Commission official says
Parliament ‘misreads’ link between Horizon Europe and ECF, Commission official says
Maive Rute says the upcoming competitiveness coordination tool will set a limited number of top-down priorities.
Commission Pushes Back Against MEPs’ Horizon Europe Proposals
But top advisor Manuel Heitor thinks his idea of expert councils to steer collaborative research will win political support in the end
Research lobbies reject reassurances over Horizon Europe budget reshuffle
Research lobbies reject reassurances over Horizon Europe budget reshuffle
Balancing the books at the end of the programme will not stop immediate damage to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, observers say
Horizon Europe Is Now Truly Global. But What Comes Next?
As Australia agrees to associate, questions remain over whether the programme will be genuinely international, or EU-first.
EU Innovation Policy Shift Has Consequences for Scientists
The reframing of European research and innovation in terms of competitiveness, strategic autonomy and security carries unvoiced consequences.
EU Budget Flexibility Gives Brussels Too Much Power, Says Ex-Commissioner
Geopolitical imperatives should not give the Commission the right to move funding at its discretion, Lewandowski says
Explained: China has been kicked out of most of Horizon Europe
Here’s how EU research participation rules are changing, starting this year.
What Japan’s association means for Horizon Europe
Tokyo has pledged €6.6 million to fund activities this year. But questions remain over participation levels and awareness of the programme in Japan
Japan to join Horizon Europe, strengthening EU role in global science
Japan to join Horizon Europe, strengthening EU role in global science
A formal deal will be signed in 2026, the European Commission says
EU Council Takes Stock of Progress in Horizon Europe Talks
EU governments have made progress in negotiations over the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-34, particularly on the fundamental research pillar.
Swiss Researchers Glad to Have Rejoined EU Science Schemes but Ponder Damage of Exclusion
Swiss Researchers Glad to Have Rejoined EU Science Schemes but Ponder Damage of Exclusion
The country officially rejoined Horizon Europe and a range of other programmes in November but what did it cost its science base?
Ukraine Risks Exclusion from Sensitive Projects in Horizon Europe
The European Commission could ban Ukraine from participating in Horizon Europe projects that are related to AI, quantum, communication and network technologies, and space, according to an internal memo circulated in the first week of November.
Viewpoint: FP10 Proposal Risks Weakening Europe's Innovation Capacity
Viewpoint: FP10 Proposal Risks Weakening Europe's Innovation Capacity
Europe faces major societal challenges, from climate change and digitalisation to health and security. At the same time, global competition is intensifying, with the US and China leading the way in breakthrough technologies such as AI and quantum technology. For the EU to remain competitive the next EU Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10) must strengthen, not sideline, the link between research and innovation.
The Horizon Papers
Science Business is publishing the European Commission’s sector-by-sector plans for its Horizon Europe programme. These documents spell out the research topics, timing and budgets the European Commission plans.
Switzerland and EU sign agreement on Swiss participation in EU programmes
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva signed the Switzerland-EU programmes agreement in Bern on 10 November 2025.
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