ERRIN's work on FP10

The next EU Framework Programme for R&I - to be launched with the Multiannual Financial Framework post-2027 - has been identified as one of ERRIN's priority work streams in 2024. Building on the network's extensive policy work around Horizon Europe (including the ERRIN’s 2023 input to the largest public consultation on Horizon 2014-2027 to date), the topic has been directly followed by the Policy Working Group which is organising dedicated thematic meetings, as well as discussed in other Working Groups and Task Forces. We have been following developments at the EU level, organising events, interactive discussions and external exchanges (e.g. with the Chair of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe), gathering member insights and developing input papers.

On 23 May 2024, ERRIN submitted a two-page input on FP10 for the attention of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe.

On 9 July 2024, ERRIN, through its Bioeconomy Working Group, and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) jointly released a position paper on the pivotal role of regions and industry for a thriving bioeconomy, outlining a proposal for the most pressing actions for the European bioeconomy to be tackled during the upcoming European Commission mandate period, linking also to FP10.

The network is also developing an ERRIN paper series "Towards the 10th Framework Programme". Currently available papers:

The work on the paper series is bottom-up and ongoing within the ERRIN Policy Working Group. If you are an ERRIN member, are not part of the Policy WG yet, and would like to be involved in the drafting process, please drop a line to ewa.chomicz@errin.eu .

ERRIN's work on FP10

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A self-standing FP10 and a strong territorial role confirmed in the next EU long-term budget
  • By Maria Bostrom

A self-standing FP10 and a strong territorial role confirmed in the next EU long-term budget

Just weeks before the Commission unveils its proposal for the next EU budget, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen provided long-awaited clarity at the EU Annual Budget Conference on 20 May 2025 – the Framework Programme 10 (FP10) will remain self-standing. She also reaffirmed the critical role of cities and regions in shaping reforms and investments. ERRIN welcomes these commitments, while underlining the continued need for joint advocacy to ensure that the territorial dimension is fully integrated into FP10 and Competitiveness Fund.

Catalan preliminary position paper on FP10
  • By Maria Bostrom

Catalan preliminary position paper on FP10

This position paper is based on a thorough analysis of recent EU reports and policy trends, including the proposals by Enrico Letta6 , Mario Draghi7 , or Manuel Heitor8 . Catalonia fully recognises the importance of EU-wide coordination, but also stresses the need to embed regional voices and capacities into the design and implementation of FP10.

Shaping the future of EU’s long-term budget post-2027
  • By Maria Bostrom

Shaping the future of EU’s long-term budget post-2027

This week marked an important step in shaping the EU’s next long-term budget. On 6 May, the European Commission’s public consultations on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) closed. ERRIN submitted responses to three key consultations, grounded in extensive work with our members and outlined in 10 key messages calling for a place-based, ecosystem-driven approach in the future EU R&I funding. The following day, the European Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future MFF, clearly rejecting elements of the Commission’s direction – notably the proposed single national plans and a centralised Competitiveness Fund, in line with ERRIN's stance.

ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
  • By Maria Bostrom

ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework

At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the next MFF.

ERRIN Paper Series: ‘Towards a better framework for a stronger role of regional and local ecosystems in the European Partnerships'
  • By Maria Bostrom

ERRIN Paper Series: ‘Towards a better framework for a stronger role of regional and local ecosystems in the European Partnerships'

ERRIN is pleased to present its latest position paper on European Partnerships. This is the fourth publication in ERRIN's Towards the 10th Framework Programme  paper series, providing analysis and recommendations to strengthen the role of regional and local R&I ecosystems in European Partnerships.

ERRIN Paper Series: 'Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness'
  • By Maria Bostrom

ERRIN Paper Series: 'Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness'

ERRIN is pleased to share its latest input paper on the role of R&I ecosystems in the future long-term budget post-2027, titled 'Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness'. This marks the third paper in ERRIN's 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme' paper series, while also reaching beyond FP10, providing input more broadly on the next EU long-term budget post-2027, as discussions around European competitiveness and resilience are intensifying.