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

EU’s new strategy prioritises clean hydrogen, but the technology is in its infancy and between €180B - €470B is needed to bring it into widespread use

EIC Director Jean-David Malo lifts some of the mystery around the European Innovation Council Equity Fund launched last month

Commission calls for feedback on its plan to promote coordination, quality and impact of national research systems. The aim is to revitalise ERA by providing it with ‘a new vision’

Conservative MEPs on the industry committee say more coordination is needed to ensure Horizon Europe can work with the private sector to develop and implement technologies that will underpin the transition to green and digital economy