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The ERAC plenary meeting took place on 13-14 February 2025, in the Council premises in Brussels, under the Polish Presidency.
ERAC had a strategic discussion on "Closing the innovation gap and creating a fifth freedom". The Committee also held a strategic debate on possible steps towards a fifth freedom with a focus on talents, skills, and research careers. It furthermore continued the preparation of an ERAC Opinion on research and technology infrastructures in Europe and received an update on the role of Research and Innovation in Ukraine’s recovery.