Egypt joins Horizon Europe despite academic freedom concerns

The European Union has struck a deal with Egypt allowing it to associate to Horizon Europe, despite concerns from members of the European parliament and former diplomats about restrictions on research in the country, writes David Matthews for Science|Business.

On 10 April, the European Commission announced that a deal on association had been struck, with a transitional agreement allowing Egyptian researchers to apply immediately to the programme on an equal footing to Europeans.

“Egypt’s association to Horizon Europe will drive progress in key sectors like energy, food security and digital transition, creating new opportunities for innovation,” said Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva in a statement. A formal signing should happen in November, the commission said.
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