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Investing in what makes Europe strong: Research and innovation in the next EU budget

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You are invited to a discussion on the investments Europe must prioritise to deliver on its ambitions. The event will take place on 9 September and highlight the essential role of R&I, featuring high-level EU policymakers and key stakeholders.
start: 9th September 2026 - 13:00
end: 9th September 2026 - 17:30
University Foundation, Rue d'Egmont 11 BRUSSELS BELGIUM
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Date, time and location

  • Date: 9 September 2026
  • Time: 13:00 to 17:30
  • Location: University Foundation, Rue d'Egmont 11, Brussels

Registration

This is an in-person event only and places are limited, so please secure your spot as soon as possible. You will receive a confirmation closer to the event.

Event description

Europe is facing multiple crises at once, with competing priorities. It is urgent that the European Parliament, Council and Commission reach an agreement on the EU budget 2028-2034, to deploy the instruments that will address these crises. Investment in research and innovation must now be recognised as a strategic priority capable of steering Europe through today’s challenges and preparing it for those ahead.

CESAER, together with six other European research organisations, invites you to a discussion on the investments Europe must prioritise to deliver on its ambitions. The event will highlight the essential role of R&I, featuring high-level EU policymakers and key stakeholders.

The discussion will explore what the next Horizon Europe framework programme (FP10) must deliver for Europe’s future and why, in times of crisis, underfunding FP10 is not an option.

Taking place just after the summer break, this event offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the importance of a strong and ambitious R&I budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), as FP10 negotiations enter a decisive phase.

Programme

13.00 – 13.30

Registration and welcome

13.30 – 14.00

Keynote speech and Q&A

14.00 – 15.00

Panel discussion with Q&A: What FP10 must deliver for Europe’s future

Moderated by Ludovic Thilly, Vice-Rector, University of Poitiers and Chair of Coimbra Group

  • Maria Leptin, President of European Research Council
  • Lina Gálvez Muñoz, European Parliament’s shadow rapporteur on FP10
  • Gregor Majdič, Rector, University of Ljubljana and EUA Board Member
  • Dag Rune Olsen, President, UiT The Arctic University of Norway and President of YERUN

15.00 – 16.00

Panel discussion with Q&A: Why Europe cannot afford to underfund FP10 in times of crisis

Moderated by Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild

  • Siegfried Mureşan, European Parliament’s co-rapporteur on the MFF 2028–2034
  • Rianne Letschert, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, The Netherlands
  • Linda Doyle, Provost, Trinity College Dublin and Chair of LERU
  • Marta Miączyńska, Director, IIMCB and Chair of EU-LIFE

16.00 – 16.10

Concluding remarks by Orla Feely, President, University College Dublin and President of CESAER

16.10 - 17.30

Networking reception

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