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The former president thought he was riding into the sunset. But now he’s back to steady the ship during a turbulent period. ‘Serious work is what’s needed’, he says

David Sassoli, European Parliament president, laments cuts to Horizon Europe, as MEPs reinforce commitment to route more money to ‘future-oriented’ programmes, in final battle over long-term EU budget

In their first meeting under the German Presidency, EU research ministers agreed on pathway to strengthen European research cooperation 

Research and health programmes the big victims as axe falls in final EU leaders’ deal. ‘It’s a no for innovation’ says MEP. The cuts ‘will cement Europe's fall behind its global competitors’

Cuts during budget summit did not stop with Horizon Europe. As leaders were seeking a compromise, certain programmes - including health - took a hit, while space and defence were protected  

EU heads of state agree on historic budget deal, but partly at the cost of research funding, despite science’s role in fighting COVID-19. Critics say the Horizon budget became a ‘cash cow’ during budget talks.

The proposed cut to Horizon Europe draws further criticism, as a parliament analysis warns funding will ‘plunge below current levels’ after pandemic recovery money is spent in 2024

More than 800 universities across Europe are hitting back against a proposed €5B cut to Horizon Europe

‘Weak’ Council president chops research programme down to €89.4 billion ahead of crunch budget talks