Written question – Recital 72 of the Horizon Europe Regulation on academic freedom and its implementation with regard to Egypt – E-001949/2025

Question for written answer  E-001949/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Christian Ehler (PPE)

Recital 72 of the Horizon Europe Regulation states that, in order to guarantee scientific excellence, and in line with Article 13 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the programme should promote respect for academic freedom in all countries benefiting from its funds.

• 1.How is the Commission going to implement this recital with regard to Egypt?
• 2.How is the Commission going to ensure that researchers involved in EU projects can work on them freely?

Submitted: 14.5.2025