Aurora backs stronger R&I budget in next EU framework

Aurora joined university networks from across Europe at a European Parliament event on 20 April 2026. Together with CESAER, Coimbra Group, The Guild, LERU, YERUN and other supporting organisations, Aurora discussed the future of EU research funding ahead of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034.

Speakers called for an ambitious budget of 200 billion euros for FP10, the next Horizon Europe framework programme. The event made clear that Europe cannot afford to underinvest in research, innovation and talent.

Read the full event report to find out what was discussed and what the key takeaways were.