All 54 actions under the plan launched in 2015 have now been delivered or are being implemented. This will contribute to boost Europe's competitiveness, modernise its economy and industry to create jobs, protect the environment and generate sustainable growth.
On 5 March, the Research, Innovation and Science Expert (RISE) group presented its new publication entitled '101 Ideas on the future of Research and Innovation in Europe'.
The Academic Research and Innovation unit (B7) in the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is currently planning how to integrate academia and higher education issues into the next EU Framework Programme - Horizon Europe.
Following a dedicated call for preparatory actions, launched in October 2017 under the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) part of Horizon 2020, the Commission has selected six preparatory actions for potential new future research initiatives in the form of FET Flagships.
The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2021-2027 Justice programme proposed by the European Commission in May 2018. This new programme will support developing an integrated European justice area based on the rule of law, mutual recognition and mutual trust.