Commission says EU Missions in Horizon Europe "are making steady progress towards their objectives"

The European Commission has said that "all Missions are making steady progress" towards their 2030 objectives.

The Commission published, on 14/09/2026, the mid-term assessment of the five EU Missions in Horizon Europe. "All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives - with the Climate Adaptation Mission having already met and surpassed its 2030 targets," the Commission stated.

This mission aimed to support at least 150 European regions, local authorities and communities in becoming climate-resilient. It currently supports 292 regional and local authorities in their preparations for climate resilience, and 327 local authorities have signed the Mission’s Charter.

The other EU Missions are also making progress towards their targets. The Cities Mission has 107 cities with Climate City Contracts, while the Cancer Mission is on track to benefit 2.3 million people by 2030, with further projects expected to exceed its 3 million target. The Ocean Mission has tested 121 solutions across 349 sites and engaged 86 regions, while the Soil Mission has established 45 of its planned…