On 18 February, CESAER and partners present amendments for a strengthened Erasmus+ that reinforces its core missions, ensures adequate investment and governance, and builds strategic synergies to support Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and talent base.

At the European Parliament’s consultation on Erasmus+ 2028–2034 held on on 28 January 2026, Advisor Touko Närhi gave a speech underlining that Europe’s human capital determines its long-term success, calling for a stable, well-resourced programme that can deliver on strategic priorities.

To compete globally, the EU needs a pan-European research centre that can restore Europe's technological sovereignty, says Holger Hoos, distinguished Professor for AI at CESAER Member RWTH Aachen, together with his colleague Morten Irgens.

Invited meeting in the European Parliament on 29 January 2026 underlines shared priorities on FP10, dual-use technologies and governance.

Why Europe needs its universities of science and technology to lead together — President Orla Feely on collective leadership in turbulent times

On 22 January, CESAER contributed an input to the European Commission's public consultation survey, helping to shape the upcoming ERA Act.

Peter Ertl, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and International Affairs at TU Wien and Chair of CESAER Workgroup Dual-Use, Defence and Space 2026-2027 reflects on the vital role of technical universities in shaping European security, resilience and innovation ecosystems.

The bloc’s funding streams for R&I, competitiveness and defence must move together, says Mattias Björnmalm secretary-general of CESAER in an article for Research Europe.

CESAER calls for a significantly reinforced Erasmus+ budget for 2028–2034 to enable Europe to deliver on its ambitions for skills, talent, competitiveness and societal resilience, particularly in science and advanced technologies.

As of 1 January 2026, we warmly welcome three new Members to our association and network.