The Artistic Research Alliance (ARA) has released a collective statement in response to the European Commission’s proposal for the Horizon Europe budget for 2028–2034.
In July, the Commission proposed not only to double the funding for research and innovation under Horizon Europe but also to introduce major structural changes (read more). While ARA welcomes this ambitious step, the statement highlights key challenges that need to be addressed to truly strengthen the excellence and international competitiveness of the European Research Area.
The recommendations put forward by ARA emphasise the vital role of arts, culture, heritage, and creativity, with a particular focus on artistic research. By investing in forward-looking, high-impact research ecosystems—and by recognising the value of artistic research—the EU can boost its competitiveness while also expanding its transformative capacity and societal resilience.
The statement was published in August, following the Commission’s proposal for its Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034.
👉 You can read the full statement https://cdn.ymaws.com/elia-artschools.org/resource/resmgr/artisticresearch/A_Powerful_Engine_for_Europe.pdf