Preparations of new European Partnerships that will be launched during the second half of Horizon Europe have reached an important milestone this week, when the European Commission presented 10 proposals for new candidate partnershipsEN••• to Member States and Associated Countries:
This proposed portfolio will be discussed with Member States and Associated Countries in the coming months and may thus be subject to further changes. The concept papers for the new candidates have been prepared by Commission services in line with the new impact-driven policy approach set out in Horizon Europe. This includes partnerships’ contributions to delivering on European Commission priorities regarding the twin green and digital transitions, and to the Union’s reinforced open strategic autonomy.
Member States and Associated countries have been engaged in the process early on, notably through the Partnership Knowledge Hub, which provides a dedicated forum for coordination and cooperation with Member States, Associated Countries, and related stakeholders involved in European Partnerships.
The preparatory work is now reaching a co-creation phase with Member States and Associated Countries, where a structural consultation from July until September will give them the opportunity to provide detailed feedback on the proposed candidates, as well as suggestions for additional candidates. The final portfolio of additional European Partnerships will be agreed upon together with Member States and Associated Countries, and formalised with the adoption of the Strategic Plan 2025-2027.
