The European Union’s top diplomat in Australia says there are encouraging signs that the Albanese government is edging toward a move to join the giant Horizon Europe science and research program.
Against a backdrop of renewed interest in an EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement and increased diplomatic activity on a potential strategic and defence partnership, EU Ambassador Gabriele Visentin told the National Press Club on Wednesday there was a growing interest in deepening scientific collaborations.
The Horizon program is a €93 billion (A$167 billion) is a pan-European scientific research cooperation initiative that includes engagement and collaborations with strategically aligned global partners.
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