MEPs oppose defence-related projects being funded from Horizon Europe budget

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Christian Ehler - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

MEPs on the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) committee have said any defence-related projects with military applications should be funded through dedicated instruments like the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and not at the expense of civil research.

This was the view expressed by many ITRE committee MEPs at a...

©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP
Christian Ehler - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

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