End of negotiations with Canada in sight, but prospects for UK and Switzerland remain bleak
The global expansion of the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme looks set to continue, with the European Commission optimistic that negotiations with Canada on its association will be wrapped up by the summer.
Unlike previous EU R&I programmes, Horizon Europe is open to association by countries beyond the EU’s near neighbourhood. Association gives countries access on almost the same terms as EU member states, in exchange for a budget contribution.