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30th Anniversary

Researchers on a mission
The EU is on a mission with researchers to protect our planet and society. By helping researchers discover new ways to improve people’s lives, and to protect us from climate change and global health…
The European Commission is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the EU, including drafting legislation and implementing research initiatives. Image Credit: European Union
To celebrate three decades of the European Commission, Commissioner Carlos Moedas and Director-General Robert…
Papon Pierre
With the formation of the European Research Council (ERC) in 2007, the EU has given a substantial boost to…
The Framework Programmes have given Europe a leading role in science, showing that more things can be achieved by countries working together than alone, according to Étienne Davignon, European…
In the first of a series of articles commemorating the 30th anniversary of Europe’s Framework Programmes for research, Horizon looks at how EU research funding evolved from a handful of separate…