At the Council of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness (Research), the ministers adopted conclusions on a global approach to research and innovation, which is an important step in implementing measures for a globally strong and resilient European Union.
In the debate on the governance and implementation of the European Research Area, they called for the establishment of a modern, efficient and simplified governance structure and the strengthening of cross-sectoral cooperation and the involvement of relevant stakeholders.
Our goal
is to create an efficient and inclusive European research area bringing
faster social progress and greater resilience and competitiveness of
Europe.
Simona KustecMinister of Education, Science and Sport
The decisions adopted by the ministers make it clear that the European Union must promote balanced openness and strive for a level playing field when cooperating with third countries in research and
innovation. With the adopted decisions, the member states are encouraging the European Commission to conclude agreements on the accession of third countries to the Horizon Europe programme. “We have defined the key values and principles and activities with which we want to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the European Union and at the same time maintain an open economy,” said Minister Kustec after the meeting. She particularly emphasised the promotion of gender equality and the respect for freedom of scientific research.