The EU Path To Autonomy And Resilience

Europe   is currently facing dramatic geopolitical, economic, and societal challenges,   aggravated first by the coronavirus crisis and now by the war in Ukraine. In   this new context of geopolitical crisis, building Europe’s resilience and   enhancing its strategic autonomy is a pressing priority, while the green and   digital transitions become more important and urgent than ever. Research and   innovation are central in this process, playing a vital role in supporting   Europe to become more resilient and independent in key strategic sectors and   in accelerating the achievement of the ambitious goals the EU has set, e.g.   55% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030, climate neutrality by 2050,   20% of Chips production by 2030, etc. The EU’s long-term budget for   2021-2027, comprising key financing programmes such as Horizon Europe and   Digital Europe, and the large-scale recovery plan “Next Generation EU” will   contribute to support the required investments in new technologies and the   path…