According to the joint press conference held last week, third countries* willing to participate in the framework programme would be able to associate only to the entire programme ‘pillars’.
Science ministers emphasize that in order to get this opportunity, it is important to respect EU rules and meet the criteria. However, for geopolitically sensitive countries it might be impossible to participate in Horizon Europe.
* third country: A country that is not a member of the European Union as well as a country or territory whose citizens do not enjoy the European Union right to free movement.
