Are we finally going to see a United States of Europe for research?

The European Research Area was first proposed 25 years ago in the hope of levelling up Europe’s national research systems and challenging global rivals. Implementing that vision has been achingly slow, but with legislation pending, is serious progress now realistic? Emily Dixon reports

Published on
October 23, 2025
Last updated
October 23, 2025
Emily Dixon
Connected laboratory glassware with stars from the EU flag within the apparatus. To illustrate research connections in the European Research Area.
Source: Benjamin Taguemount/Getty Images (edited)
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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by ... on October 24, 2025 - 7:44am
The Q "Are we finally going to see a United States of Europe for research?" has two superfluous words at the end.
#2 Submitted by ... on October 24, 2025 - 9:51am
European countries research is important in order to achieve European progress with a regional and global impact.

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