In a press release published on Friday, 18 July, the European University Association (EUA) welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework (2028–2034) on maintaining Horizon Europe (see EUROPE B13683A7) and Erasmus+ (see EUROPE B13683A5) as stand-alone programmes. According to the EUA, it is a choice that recognises the major role that education, research, and innovation play in the EU’s prosperity and competitiveness.
Nevertheless, the...