n 29 September 2025, the European University Association presented a policy input comprising an in-depth analysis of the legislative proposal for Horizon Europe (2028-2034) and its links to the newly proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).
Overall, EUA welcomes the European Commission’s proposal, not least the decision to safeguard Horizon Europe as a stand-alone programme. In addition, the proposed budget of €175 billion over seven years sends a positive signal that R&I is recognised as a cornerstone of Europe’s competitiveness, prosperity and resilience. However, EUA states that this falls short of what is really needed to maximise the programme’s impact, and that this figure must serve as a baseline in the upcoming negotiations.
https://eua.eu/publications/policy-input/horizon-europe-2028-2034.html