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International students contribute $1.7 trillion to host economies through their careers, study finds

International students who graduated in 2024 are set to generate $1.7 trillion (€1.51t) for host economies over their working lives, according to a new study. This research by Talent Beyond Borders (a joint research initiative exploring the impact of international graduates globally) was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Careers, …
• Article # 457259
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Breaking news "Cutting Horizon by 10% doesn't fly for us" Roberta Metsola says ahead of European Council

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, criticised the proposed cuts to Horizon Europe at a press conference on 15/10/2026, ahead of the European Council summit taking place on 15 and 16/10/2026, where EU leaders are due to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 457284
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Universities of value need autonomy, sustainable funding and strategy to meet Europe’s challenges

University leaders have said that to address the pressing challenges facing Europe, universities need to strike a balance between three inseparable elements: autonomy, sustainable funding and strategy, all underpinned by academic values. Manuel Tuñón de Lara, Board member of the European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 457275
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EU opens negotiations on research and education with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has opened negotiations on research and education with Ukraine and Moldova as part of the EU’s accession process negotiation framework. On 13/10/2026, the Council of the EU announced that the negotiations on the "internal market" and "competitiveness and inclusive growth…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, State, …
• Article # 457211
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Horizon Europe: Experts reaffirm €220bn proposal as Irish Presidency cuts budget by 9.6%

A group of experts that evaluated Horizon Europe has issued a "wake-up call for Europe", arguing that their original proposal of €220 billion for the R&I framework programme was "well researched, evidenced and argued and still stands". Led by Manuel Heitor, former Portuguese Minister for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 457036
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Breaking news Council of the EU restores Hungary’s full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes

The Council of the EU has lifted the safeguard measures adopted in 2022 against Hungary and restored full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe. Ministers in the General Affairs Council met on 13/10/2026 in Luxembourg and adopted the European Commission's proposal to reopen Hungary's access to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456974
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Regional authorities call for EU Missions to continue until at least 2030

A network of European regional authorities has called for the EU Missions, an initiative launched in 2021 under the Horizon Europe programme to address major societal challenges by mobilising research, innovation and the co-design of concrete systemic solutions, to be maintained. The European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 456896
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Hungary: New government starts series of higher education and research reforms to "fix" 16 years of Orbán

Hungary's higher education and research sectors are undergoing major changes and reforms since the new pro-European government took office in May 2026, ending 16 years of far-right rule under Viktor Orbán. The new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, and his government have notably initiated…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 456463
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Irish Presidency’s proposed cut to Horizon Europe budget fails to win support

The proposed cuts of almost 10% to the Horizon Europe budget for 2028-2034 by the Irish Presidency of the Council are failing to win anyone over. On 10/10/2026, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne presented Ireland’s proposed negotiating framework for the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 456772
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 12/10

The Young Academy of Europe, EUA, CHARM-EU and other organisations are hosting several events 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: • events taking place in Brussels…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
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