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EU Council reaches partial deal on 2028-2034 Horizon programme with more power for member states

The Council of the EU has reached agreement on the main points of the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034, with a strengthened role for the member states in setting priorities. The so-called partial general agreement (PGA) was reached by EU ambassadors on 24/06/2026 and was formally agreed…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 446190
• Published on 26/06/26 at 11:43

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°30

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked part of Trump’s student loan overhaul; Japan aims to double the number of female engineering students by 2040; China has removed 12,200 university programmes in a major shift towards AI education; Indian students have retaken a medical entrance exam under…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446136
• Published on 26/06/26 at 11:33

MEPs adopt their position on the creation of AGILE rapid-funding instrument for defence innovation

The European Parliament's Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Security and Defence (SEDE) have adopted their position on a European Commission proposal to create a Programme for Agile and Rapid Defence Innovation (AGILE). On 25/06/2026, MEPs from SEDE and ITRE amended the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Parliament, Policy, …
• Article # 446038
• Published on 25/06/26 at 16:48

EIC calls for accelerating deployment of deep tech to face energy challenges

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has called for transforming the European energy system by accelerating the deployment of deep tech. On 24/06/2026, the EIC Board published a statement saying that the current energy challenge presented an opportunity to accelerate innovation and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Deeptech, …
• Article # 445863
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:49

Martin Špolc appointed Director for Prosperity in European Commission's DG RTD

The European Commission has appointed Martin Špolc as Director for Prosperity in its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), it announced on 24/06/2026. The date on which Špolc will take up his new duties will be determined at a later stage. He will replace Maria Cristina…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 445853
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:17

European Commission launches call for evidence on Joint Undertakings for 2028-2034

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the future of the Horizon Europe European Partnerships implemented as Joint Undertakings (JUs). From 16/06/2026 to 14/07/2026, the feedback period aims to gather views on possible improvements to JUs that should increase the EU’s…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 445842
• Published on 24/06/26 at 13:51

EU's Joint Research Centre signs new partnership to support Moldova's Smart Specialisation Strategy

Bernard Magenhann, Deputy Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, has signed a Research Framework Arrangement with Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. The partnership means that the Joint Research Centre will support the implementation of Moldova's Smart…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Partnerships, …
• Article # 445705
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:26

Coimbra Group warns against member states’ budget reductions for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

The Coimbra Group of universities has expressed its concerns about a 4% cut in funding proposed by Cyprus presidency for the Horizon Europe research programme and the Erasmus+ mobility scheme compared to the Commission's proposal. "We call on EU heads of state and government to take a clear and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 445721
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:25

The Guild's vision for social sciences-led research to "strengthen Europe’s ability to adapt and prepare"

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has called for "a clear vision of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities-led collaborative R&I that will help ensure Europeans feel more grounded in their distinctive heritage(s), embedding the need for competitiveness in a positive, holistic…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 445538
• Published on 23/06/26 at 14:00

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 22/06

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, LERU, U!REKA and 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 ecosystem. We focus on: …

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 445479
• Published on 22/06/26 at 15:19