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Irish Presidency cuts Horizon Europe budget by 9.6%

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU has proposed a 9.6% budget cut to Horizon Europe and a 4% budget cut to Erasmus+. Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence of Ireland, presented Ireland's proposal for the member states’ position on the budget of the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456722
• Published on 12/10/26 at 12:08

FP10: "Europe cannot celebrate scientific breakthroughs and undermine the conditions that enable them"

A leading European research representative has stressed the need for greater investment in research, citing this week’s Nobel Prizes as a reminder of the importance of long-term funding. Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General of LERU, said on 09/10/2026: "Europe cannot celebrate scientific…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 456629
• Published on 09/10/26 at 17:22

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.42

International students could face a $70,000 fee to work in the US under a Trump plan; Ontario Student Assistance Program’s pause for private career colleges sparks concern among Canadian students; Australia’s Coalition vows to abolish Temporary Graduate visas and reduce student numbers; Russell…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 456536
• Published on 09/10/26 at 13:46

European Commission launches €40 million European Startup & Scaleup Hubs call

The European Commission has launched the European Startup & Scaleup Hubs call with €40 million available in 2026-2027. On 06/10/2026, the Commission announced the launch of the call as part of the recently amended work programme of Horizon Europe for 2026-2027. The Startup & Scaleup Hubs…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 456526
• Published on 09/10/26 at 11:12

EU 2027 budget: Parliament proposes +€63 million for Horizon Europe and +€96 million for Erasmus+

The European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget on 05/10/2026, proposing an additional €63 million for Horizon Europe and an additional €96 million for Erasmus+ compared to the Commission's proposal. The European Commission published its estimates for…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456499
• Published on 09/10/26 at 09:18
• Updated on 21/10/26 at 14:57

Swiss Council of States approves CHF 192.6 million to participate in Erasmus+ in 2027

The Swiss Council of States has approved, by a vote of 23 to 19, with 2 abstentions, a commitment appropriation of CHF 192.6 million (€206.5m) to participate in Erasmus+ in 2027. The Swiss Council voted on 01/10/2026. Approval from the National Council is still required; its decision is…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456194
• Published on 08/10/26 at 15:43

UK immigration rules change due to return to Erasmus+

The new UK immigration rules, following the UK’s return to Erasmus+, have come into force on 08/10/2026. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has explained that, from now on, applications under the Student Immigration Route allow students with a student visa to undertake…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 456354
• Published on 08/10/26 at 14:34

The Guild calls for a Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) instead of a European Excellence Initiative

The Guild of research-intensive universities has called for the introduction of Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) in FP10 instead of a European Excellence Initiative. In a paper published on 08/10/2026, Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of the Guild, said: "Our ideas of a Scale-Up Research…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 456406
• Published on 08/10/26 at 13:11

The Irish presidency of the Council of the EU will present its negobox on 10/10/2026

The Irish presidency of the Council of the EU will present its negotiating box, the member states’ position on the budget of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, on 10/10/2026. The ministers will also hold a policy debate on the MFF 2028-2034 during the General Affairs Council…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 456432
• Published on 08/10/26 at 12:08

France: Students protest for better study conditions; call for a youth forum ahead of elections in May

Student protests in France have blocked university campuses and taken to the streets in several cities, notably demanding better study conditions and more funding for education and higher education. France Universités, an association of French university presidents, is calling for a national youth…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 456348
• Published on 08/10/26 at 09:35