Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2109(INI)
Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 11 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 28 November 2024
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 19 February 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 26 February 2025
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 11 March 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
11 March 2025 · decision 4
EU budget & funds, Resolution
Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme
Adopted 472 for · 75 against · 92 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for a simpler, science-driven programme with a budget of at least EUR 220 billion, and for putting researchers and innovators in the driving seat.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: paragraph numbering is corrected.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The report now includes a broader set of recommendations, adding many new paragraphs on topics like the Draghi report, SME participation, and the need for a 3% GDP target. The stance on missions and lump sums changes: missions are no longer to be stopped but piloted with a new approach, and lump sums are to be continued for some beneficiaries. The call for FP10 is rewritten, specifying three core objectives and adding details on governance, programme managers, and simplification. The other changes are formal or wording: updated citations, rephrased sentences, and renumbering of paragraphs.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Industry, Research and Energy
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Christian Ehler (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- René Repasi (S&D), Paolo Borchia (Patriots), Elena Donazzan (ECR), Morten Løkkegaard (Renew), Ville Niinistö (Greens), Rudi Kennes (The Left), Sarah Knafo (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 11 Mar 2025
AI summary:Parliament assesses Horizon Europe implementation and makes recommendations for the next research programme (FP10), covering budget, governance, simplification, widening, missions, partnerships, and international cooperation.
Tabled for plenary· 26 Feb 2025
AI summary:This resolution assesses Horizon Europe's implementation and makes recommendations for the 10th Framework Programme (FP10). It calls for a substantially higher budget, simplification, and a focus on excellence and competitiveness.
Committee draft· 14 Nov 2024
AI summary:This draft report assesses Horizon Europe's implementation and makes recommendations for the 10th Framework Programme (FP10). It calls for stopping mission funding under Horizon Europe, reducing lump-sum funding, and introducing a 'Choose Europe' co-funding line.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
11 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Mar 2025 Report A10-0021/2025Adopted text TA10-0028/2025
5 March 2025
4 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
26 February 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
19 February 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
5 December 2024
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) proposed changes to the draft.
28 November 2024
Referred to the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
14 November 2024
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2109(INI)