At the Competitiveness Council (Research) on Friday, 29 November 2024, the ministers responsible for research have adopted conclusions on "Strengthening the competitiveness of the EU, reinforcing the European Research Area and overcoming its fragmentation".
Amongst other points, the conclusions stress the importance of knowledge, talent, and evidence-informed policymaking in strengthening competitiveness and the EU’s global position. The European Research Area (ERA) will be vital for reducing R&I ecosystem fragmentation and enhancing collaboration among member states. The text supports a better ERA governance in areas such as open science, innovation ecosystems, and research infrastructures, while promoting talent circulation and researcher mobility.