Today, organisations representing Europe’s research and innovation community present a coordinated set of amendments to the European Commission’s proposals for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).
They stand united by a simple, urgent call: enable Europe to move at the speed and scale that the moment demands. The decisions taken in the coming period must show that Europe is markedly stepping up its capacity to lead in cutting-edge research and innovation, to accelerate advanced technological and societal development underpinned by the latest scientific breakthroughs.
To this end, CESAER, the Coimbra Group, the European University Association (EUA), EU-LIFE, the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, the League of European Research Universities (LERU), and the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) are pleased to share the following:
- A cover note that provides a concise overview of our shared objectives and key proposals for the future of Horizon Europe (2028-2034).
- A full list of our jointly proposed amendments to the FP10 legal texts.
Together, representing more than 900 universities and research institutes, research organisations call for an FP10 that strengthens Europe’s capacity to generate excellent research, attract world-leading talent, and translate knowledge into real-world impact. Indeed, these proposed amendments are intended to help ensure that the final legal texts enable the programme to meet the needs of the R&I community and to maximise its contribution to Europe’s resilience, competitiveness, and prosperity.
As one of the signatories, YERUN is ready to support the co-legislators by explaining the proposals in detail and by providing further input as negotiations progress. Horizon Europe’s next chapter is a unique opportunity to reinforce Europe’s scientific leadership and innovation potential, underpinned by the talent that makes it possible.
The full press release is available here.
Secretaries-General present their joint FP10 amendments to MEP Christian Ehler on the very day of their publication. Mr Ehler is the European Parliament’s rapporteur for FP10 and co-rapporteur for the ECF.