The Ideas Lab, hosted by CEPS, is an influential annual forum that fosters dialogue on Europe's most critical policy issues. Now, our new podcast allows you to directly explore the policy issues and challenges discussed at the event, giving you an insight into the brand-new ideas that could shape Europe's future in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Hosted by Tom Parker, the podcast brings together leading policymakers, experts and researchers to discuss key issues from EU enlargement to security, digital innovation and sustainable development. Individual episodes offer diverse insights and discussions on how Europe can navigate geopolitical tensions, technological advances and economic change. Tune in to hear renowned policymakers and researchers discuss Europe's evolving role and current challenges!
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The Ideas Lab, hosted by CEPS, is an influential annual forum that fosters dialogue on Europe's most critical policy issues. Now, our new podcast allows you to directly explore the policy issues and challenges discussed at the event, giving you an insight into the brand-new ideas that could shape Europe's future in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Hosted by Tom Parker, the podcast brings together leading policymakers, experts and researchers to discuss key issues from EU enlargement to security, digital innovation and sustainable development. Individual episodes offer diverse insights and discussions on how Europe can navigate geopolitical tensions, technological advances and economic change. Tune in to hear renowned policymakers and researchers discuss Europe's evolving role and current challenges!
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The EU’s Research and Innovation Framework Programme is an important funding tool, accounting for around 10% of total European research investment. Concerns are therefore rising over its potential absorption into a broader competitiveness fund, as this risks reducing its visibility and effectiveness. As the U.S. and China increase their research spending, Europe faces pressure to address declining interest in research careers and to strengthen bottom-up scientific governance.
Joining host Tom Parker is Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, ISC Fellow and former President of the European Research Council (ERC), who discusses the future of EU research funding, the need to attract young researchers, and how bottom-up scientific governance can drive innovation and competitiveness.
For further reading on CEPS’ research on EU economic growth and regional development, follow this link.
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