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Israel's EU Funding at Risk: Science Innovation Hangs in Balance

5/26/2025

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Israel's potential removal from the EU's Horizon Europe program poses a significant threat to its science and technology sectors, experts warn. With Israeli researchers having secured €1.3 billion in funding, the looming decision could stifle collaboration and innovation, especially as US support wanes. A verdict is anticipated by June 23, 2025.

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Israel's potential removal from the EU's Horizon Europe program poses a significant threat to its science and technology sectors, experts warn. With Israeli researchers having secured €1.3 billion in funding, the looming decision could stifle collaboration and innovation, especially as US support wanes. A verdict is anticipated by June 23, 2025.