Brussels, 16 September 2019 – Cefic, along with 92 other European associations, has today signed a joint statement calling on the Council of the EU to raise the budget allocated to the Horizon Europe programme to at least €120 billion.
By making research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, the 93 industry sectors can contribute towards boosting Europe’s future growth, securing Europe’s seat amongst the frontrunners of the technological revolution, and developing and scaling up the technologies that will power our continent in the 21st century.
The chemical industry is an innovator and a solution provider for many other sectors and industries, spending each year about €9.7 billion on Research and Development. Innovations from the chemical industry are essential for achieving a low carbon and circular economy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.