Reports of deal rekindle hopes of UK finally joining EU R&D programmes, including Horizon Europe
Research policy experts have said that UK association to EU R&D programmes should take place “swiftly” if a trade deal on Northern Ireland is reached, but warn that more negotiations will be needed.
On 16 February, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak travelled to Belfast to meet Northern Irish politicians amid widespread reports that a deal with the EU could be imminent. Foreign secretary James Cleverly is also holding talks with European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels.
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