R&I in the Next EU Budget

Investing in Europe’s prosperity and competitiveness

As a member of the Informal Group of Universities’ Networks, EURASHE is proud to co-organise this strategic policy event advocating for a bold vision for European research and innovation.

The event is hosted by MEP Carla Tavares, co-rapporteur for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), at the European Parliament. Online participation is also possible.

This event places research and innovation at the centre of the discussion on Europe’s future priorities and investments. It moves beyond a narrow budgetary debate and instead addresses a strategic question: what must Europe invest if it is serious about delivering on its ambitions?

In this context, the event will examine the case for approximately €220 billion for FP10 as a credible and politically coherent baseline for a European Union seeking to strengthen its competitiveness, prosperity and resilience, as reflected in the draft reports on FP10 by the European Parliament.

The discussion is intended to explore how research and innovation should be understood not as policy silos, but as a foundational capability underpinning progress across Europe’s key priorities.

A strong FP10 would therefore be about far more than research policy alone. It would speak to Europe’s capacity to drive economic strength, industrial renewal, security, preparedness, sustainability, public health, digital leadership and societal well-being.

Read more:

• EURASHE’s vision on FP10 and beyond (October 2024)
• EURASHE reaction to the MFF 2028-2034 proposal (October 2025)
• EURASHE statement on FP10 (April 2026)