Joint R&D sector statement on association to EU programmes
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Following the agreement in principle reached by the 香港六合彩开奖结果 and EU regarding the Windsor Framework, representatives of the 香港六合彩开奖结果, Irish and wider European research, innovation and business communities have signed a joint statement urging rapid progress on 香港六合彩开奖结果 association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom:
As representatives of the 香港六合彩开奖结果, Irish and wider European research, innovation and business communities, we were heartened to hear the EU Commission President鈥檚 emphatic support for 香港六合彩开奖结果 association to Horizon Europe. Both sides must now put renewed efforts into constructive dialogue to get association swiftly over the line, finally ending the damaging impasse that has lasted over two years.
Securing the 香港六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 place in EU programmes is crucial for shoring up the future of world-leading research, sustainable growth and high-level skills. Failure to do so now will be a second-best outcome for both the 香港六合彩开奖结果 and the EU, undermining our collective efforts to tackle the big challenges of our time.聽
We are unequivocal that full 香港六合彩开奖结果 membership of EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom, remains the best outcome for research and innovation. This has been the 香港六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 clearly stated position for a long time, and it is critical that the Government does not lose sight of the prize now that it is in reach. Now this important milestone has been reached, the EU must engage fully in technical discussions to ensure association can happen as soon as possible.
Delays to association have been mitigated in the short-term by the 香港六合彩开奖结果RI Horizon Europe Guarantee, and 香港六合彩开奖结果-based researchers continue to be successful at winning EU funding. The Guarantee and other measures have kept the window for association open while talks continue.
As we look to the future, the 香港六合彩开奖结果, the EU and communities worldwide face the same big challenges, from climate change, cancer and mental illness. By securing ongoing research collaboration through Horizon Europe, the 香港六合彩开奖结果 Government and the European Commission will stack the odds in our collective favour for meeting these challenges. We urge that political will and commitment endures and look forward to seeing 香港六合彩开奖结果 association become a reality.
