Highlights
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- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Pre-publication of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published the draft version of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.2 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The 2025 programme includes a notable shift toward competitiveness, supporting technologies critical to Europe's clean energy and digital transitions. This includes funding aligned with the proposed Clean Industrial Deal, reinforcing the EU’s net-zero ambitions.
- 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.
- By Maria Bostrom
Launch of the Preparatory Action: Innovation for place-based transformation
On 29 April 2025, ERRIN participated in the high-level launch event of the EU Preparatory Action 'Innovation for Place-Based Transformation', an initiative coordinated by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) with the support of the European Parliament. Bringing together stakeholders from the over 200 selected territories, many of which are ERRIN member, together with high-level speakers from the EU institutions, this event in the Berlaymont in Brussels marked the kick-start of the two-year innovation journey to tackle Europe’s most pressing territorial challenges through a place-based, transformative innovation policy approach.
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- By Paul Brunet
Another 39 cities received EU Mission Label for advancing climate neutrality goals
During the Cities Mission Conference in Vilnius, on 7 May, the European Commission awarded 39 cities the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities label for their plans to reach climate neutrality by 2030.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Pre-publication of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published the draft version of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.2 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The 2025 programme includes a notable shift toward competitiveness, supporting technologies critical to Europe's clean energy and digital transitions. This includes funding aligned with the proposed Clean Industrial Deal, reinforcing the EU’s net-zero ambitions.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
European Commission launches consultation on 2025 research and technology infrastructure strategy
The European Commission has announced plans to adopt a European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures in 2025, aiming to boost the EU’s scientific excellence, technological innovation and industrial competitiveness. A public consultation is open until 22 May help inform the final strategy, ensuring it reflects the needs and expectations of the EU’s scientific and industrial communities.
- 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.
- By Maria Bostrom
Launch of the Preparatory Action: Innovation for place-based transformation
On 29 April 2025, ERRIN participated in the high-level launch event of the EU Preparatory Action 'Innovation for Place-Based Transformation', an initiative coordinated by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) with the support of the European Parliament. Bringing together stakeholders from the over 200 selected territories, many of which are ERRIN member, together with high-level speakers from the EU institutions, this event in the Berlaymont in Brussels marked the kick-start of the two-year innovation journey to tackle Europe’s most pressing territorial challenges through a place-based, transformative innovation policy approach.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group tackles climate change through heritage-led action
On 30 April 2025, ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group organised an event to explore how cultural heritage can contribute to addressing climate change. The session covered the international, national and EU perspectives on integrating heritage into climate strategies, while also highlighting regional initiatives such as local energy renovation, flood management and restoration projects.