Council of the European Union and European Parliament 28 April 2021, Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (Text with EEA relevance)

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Regulation (EU) 2021/695 establishes Horizon Europe, the Union's framework programme for research and innovation for the 2021-2027 period, aimed at strengthening the European research area and fostering industrial competitiveness. The regulation defines a three-pillar structure comprising Excellent Science, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, and Innovative Europe, while integrating specific instruments such as the European Innovation Council and R&I missions. It further prescribes comprehensive rules for participation, dissemination, and funding, including provisions for open science, ethical compliance, and the protection of the Union's financial interests.AI