On Friday 27 February, the European Ministers for Research approved their position (‘general approach’) on two proposals to reform the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Their aim is to accelerate and simplify investment in research and innovation (R&I) to support competitiveness and the green and just transition of the EU’s steel industry sector and coal-mining regions.
In its position, the EU Council extends the duration of the programme until 2034, instead of 2030 as initially...