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В процес на изготвяне (updated on 10/09/2025) - Bureau decision date: 15/07/2025
The proposal establishes the tenth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe, a key instrument for delivering the policy ambitions outlined in the Commission’s proposal for the next long-term EU budget (2028–2034) and the political priorities for 2024–2029. It places research and innovation at the heart of the Union’s economy and investment strategy, promotes simplicity and flexibility, enabling faster and more strategic EU spending through clearer rules and more transparent procedures for applicants and stakeholders.
В процес на изготвяне (updated on 03/10/2025) - Bureau decision date: 15/07/2025