University of Groningen supports statement on Horizon Europe

In the wake of the European Commission’s release of its outline for the Ninth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe), fourteen European associations representing universities responded to the proposal by issuing a joint statement. As a member of The Guild, one of the fourteen associations, the University of Groningen supports this statement.

For universities, creating the best Horizon Europe possible is paramount as the programme is a key enabler in achieving European ambitions and strengthening values. By reinforcing research and innovation, Horizon Europe will impact the daily life of European citizens, European society as a whole and the European economy.

In the statement, the fourteen European associations ask the European Parliament and the Council to support Horizon Europe and to incorporate the following necessary changes in order to ensure that it will fulfil the EU’s ambitions:

• Increase the total budget.
• Review the budget allocation.
• Put the realisation of the European Research Area at the centre of Horizon Europe across all pillars.
• Foresee better linkages between research, innovation and education.
• Include a human and societal reflection, as well as options for fundamental research, in all clusters and missions.