Implementation of the European Research Area (ERA). Strengthening Europe’s Research and Innovation: The ERA’s Journey and Future Directions

Summary:

Communication adopted by the European Commission on 22 October 2024, assessing the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA).

Further information:

The ambition of creating a European Research Area (ERA) as a single market for research, innovation and technology across the European Union (EU) was conceived in 2000 in the context of the Lisbon Strategy. In 2009, the Lisbon Treaty formally recognised the ERA as an EU objective, under Article 179 TFEU.

In its Communication A new ERA for Research and Innovation (2020), the European Commission set out renewed efforts to overcome the slowdown in ERA development, adapt to the rapidly changing global R&I landscape, and better support the EU's green and digital transitions. The Pact for Research and Innovation introduced a new policy framework, along with the ERA Policy Agenda, a new governance structure and a monitoring system.

This Communication takes stock of progress in implementing the strategy set out in 2020, identifying successes, shortcomings and areas in which further action is required to achieve the ERA's objectives. This progress report is justified at a time of increased geopolitical tensions, economic competition and the sharp rise in breakthrough technologies.

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European Commission: European Research Area Platform https://european-research-area.ec.europa.eu/

European Commission: Press Release, 22/10/2024: Commission analyses potential to boost European Research Area https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5361

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