The EU stands for a unique way of combining economic growth with high levels of social protection and inclusion, shared values including democracy, human rights, gender equality, and the richness of cultural diversity.

This model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with multidimensional challenges.

Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation funding programme 2014-2020, devoted significant resources to fostering a greater understanding of Europe and providing solutions for inclusive, innovative and reflective European societies.

Building on these achievements, research and innovation activities under Horizon Europe, the current research and innovation funding programme will focus on democratic governance, cultural heritage, and social and economic transformations.

The priorities are interconnected and respond to the most pressing social, political, economic and cultural concerns and expectations of European citizens. 

Policy Focus

• Behaviour and research to stem the coronavirus

• Cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)

• Cultural Heritage Cloud

• Democracy and governance

• Employment and new growth

• Gender equality in research and innovation

• Global justice and stability

• Migration and mobility

• Reversing inequalities

• SSH integration