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The Deputy Minister of State for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr. Philip Hatzizacharias will participate in the Informal Meeting of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers for Research, organized by the Spanish Presidency on 27 and 28 July 2023 in Santander, Spain.
The main issues on the Council's agenda focus on strengthening the European framework for "Scientific Diplomacy" and on the formulation of the new Strategic Plan of the Horizon Europe funding programme for the period 2025-2027.
On the first topic, the Ministers will discuss the role and potential of science in effective policy making, as well as the use of Science Diplomacy in promoting the leading role of the European Union in addressing global challenges.
The second Council item concerns the new Strategic Plan of Horizon Europe for the period 2025-2027. The multi-annual strategic planning of Horizon Europe's research and innovation activities ensure the alignment of the objectives of the European Research Area and the Member States, helping to strengthen the Union's competitiveness.
Ministers will discuss the main challenges observed in the implementation of the programme and exchange views on possible modifications to the formulation of the new Strategic Plan for the next period.
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