BioMed Alliance has published a new position statement in support of MEP Christian Ehler’s draft ITRE report on the next Horizon Europe 2028-2034 (FP10) regulation proposal. As the legislative process on FP10 advances, MEPs are currently proposing amendments to the draft report, and the ITRE Committee is aiming to reach a compromise agreement by September 2026. This is therefore a crucial moment to ensure that the biomedical community’s perspectives are represented in shaping the future of EU research funding.
This draft report introduces important improvements to the EU’s research and innovation framework, particularly in addressing longstanding challenges in the health research sector, such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, fragmented decision-making, and delays in translating research into clinical applications. In our statement, we call for the adoption of the proposed €220 billion FP10 budget, the creation of expert-led Councils to enhance coordination, a standalone health research programme, initiatives to attract and retain early-career researchers, simplified participation processes, and enhanced transparency in funding mechanisms.
