Ehler report says Horizon Europe needs more money and safeguards for research independence

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Christian Ehler, the MEP in charge of the EP's report on the next Horizon Europe programme, has strongly criticised the Commission's proposal, saying it risks harming the independence of EU research.

In his draft report, which was published on 13/03/2026, Ehler said: "The Commission wants to simply subject Horizon Europe to European...

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