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Commission says European universities alliances "are in a good position" for Horizon Europe 2028-2034

The European Commission believes that European universities alliances "are in a good position" as the EU is finalising the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 (FP10). An official from the Commission's department for research and innovation, DG RTD, speaking at an event on 08/01/2026, said…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 426304
• Published on 14/01/26 at 14:31
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Report highlights continuing challenges for EU in preventing start-ups and scale-ups moving to the US

Around 10% of EU scaleups relocate abroad, with 85% of them moving to the US. These are the main findings of a report entitled "Drivers of Relocation by Innovative EU Start-ups and Scale-ups", commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The report, released on 12/01/2026, confirms a…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Companies, …
• Article # 426252
• Published on 13/01/26 at 18:30
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European Court of Auditors flags risks to transparency in Horizon Europe and ECF proposals for 2028-2034

The European Court of Auditors has identified several risks related to compliance, transparency, accountability and the traceability of funds in the European Commission’s proposals for the EU's Horizon Europe research programme and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) for 2028-2034. In two…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 426026
• Published on 12/01/26 at 17:35
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Right-wing extremism in German universities met by institutional silence and victim isolation, study says

A study into the impact of right-wing populism and extremism in German universities has found that the historical "tradition" continues to exist, leaving those targeted in a state of "isolated vulnerability", according to a German foundation. A report published on 29/12/2025 by the Otto…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 425785
• Published on 12/01/26 at 15:07
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 12/01

The European Parliament, the European University Association, Universities UK International, along with other organisations, are hosting events starting this week. News Tank’s agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe’s higher education, research and innovation…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425960
• Published on 12/01/26 at 13:04
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Germany takes in 166 researchers as part of the Global Minds Initiative

Germany has welcomed 166 researchers as part of the country's Global Minds Initiative, which was launched in the summer of 2025. Funding for the scheme will be increased by €375 million to a total of €600m, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, announced on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 425780
• Published on 09/01/26 at 15:32
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.7

The Trump administration broadens its travel ban to include 20 additional countries, impacting international students and exchange visitors; a major South African university is confronting significant scandal and mounting challenges; Japanese universities continue to debate policies surrounding…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 424258
• Published on 09/01/26 at 13:34
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News Tank Academic presents its best of 2025

2025 was Ursula von der Leyen's first full year as Commission President for her second term, marked in particular by the proposal in July for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034, the European Union's medium-term budget. The Commissioners in charge of Education, Research and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425598
• Published on 09/01/26 at 10:06
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Macron says Draghi report on EU competitiveness is "already obsolete"

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the Draghi report, widely seen as a blueprint for boosting the EU's competitiveness, is "already obsolete". Speaking at the annual French Ambassadors' Conference taking place on 08/01/2026, Macron said that in the face of "Chinese aggressiveness…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 425661
• Published on 08/01/26 at 17:29
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EU and Jordan want to increase participation in Horizon Europe

The European Union and Jordan have stated they will foster cooperation in research and innovation, notably by "increasing Jordan's participation to Horizon Europe". The EU and Jordan held their first-ever bilateral Summit on 08/01/2026 in Amman, Jordan, where they adopted a Joint Statement…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 425647
• Published on 08/01/26 at 16:56