EU Budget deal is a victory for researchers, scientists and citizens

Nov 11, 2020 | News, Press English

“Today’s agreement on the next long-term EU budget between the European Parliament, EU Member States and the European Commission is a victory for researchers, scientists and citizens alike”, said Christian Ehler MEP, the EPP Group Spokesman on the...

We call on EU Heads of State and Government to: Match the Green and Digital goals with a budget fit for this age

Oct 30, 2020 | News, Press English

On 21 July 2020, the EU Council reached an agreement on the EU long-term budget and Recovery Fund, which severely slashed EU funds for research, innovation, health and the fight against climate change. The European Parliament calls for an increase of the Horizon...

Dr. Christian Ehler MEP: “Europe’s research and innovation budget is not enough to fight the COVID 19 crisis, restart EU economy and lead Europe to a digital and sustainable future”

Apr 22, 2020 | News, Press English

The COVID-19 pandemic had clearly demonstrated the need for the European Union and its Member States to invest more in research and development. As Rapporteurs for Horizon Europe – Europe’s research and development programme – we strongly urge the Council...

Dr. Christian Ehler MEP: Comments on the EU 10-point action plan on coronavirus and the resignation of ERC President

Apr 8, 2020 | News, Press English

“We welcome the joint approach of Commissioner Gabriel and EU Ministers of Research to agree on Gabriel’s 10-point action plan to fight the current COVID-19 outbreak. This is not only referring to recent joint efforts in collecting data, using and investing in an...

Dr. Christian Ehler MEP: ‘’Home offices are not virus-free. Teleworking poses many risks for data security’’

Apr 7, 2020 | News, Press English

Amidst the current COVID-19 crisis, Dr Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament and EPP Coordinator in Industry and Research Committee calls for upgrading research efforts in ICT security. “Science is not only challenged in the fight against the SCV-2...

Dr. Christian Ehler MEP: “Pandemic shows need for huge upgrade of IT power in Europe”

Apr 6, 2020 | News, Press English

The EPP Group in the European Parliament has called for an EU data centre, a common data standard to collect data on infections, a “huge upgrade” of internet infrastructure and less bureaucracy for researchers. “The coronavirus pandemic has...