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Failure of EU’s missions could undermine its R&D, MEP warns

Image: Thierry Roge, European Union 2019

Christian Ehler says lack of broad support makes new research and innovation method risky

The “credibility” of EU research and innovation funding is in danger of being undermined by its new missions, a leading MEP has warned.

Five research and innovation missions—on climate, cancer, oceans, cities and soil—were launched by the bloc a week ago in an effort to have a greater impact on societal challenges.

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