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Brexit Negotiations Future Relationship

Framework for the UK-EU Partnership Science, Research and Innovation

The UK Government published a presentation on a framework for the future UK-EU Science, Research and Innovation partnership which will be used in discussions with the EU.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/framework-for-the-uk-eu-partnership-science-research-and-innovation

The UK strongly supports the key principles that underpin EU science and innovation, of scientific excellence, openness to the world and European added value.

The Science and Innovation Pact should be a core part of the UK-EU future partnership. It should:

  • provide for close cooperaAon reflecting the trust and transparency between the UK and EU
  • reflect our shared aims, ambitions and values
  • include access to future EU science, research and innovation programmes
  • agree a high level of mutual ambition
  • be dynamic, adaptable and mutually beneficial
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Brexit Negotiations Policy Paper

UK Policy Paper – Collaboration on science and innovation

The UK has recently published a paper which outlines the UK’s objectives for a science and innovation agreement with the EU following Brexit.

The paper outlines a number of examples where the UK sees potential mutual benefit in a close working relationship between the UK and the EU, and invites discussion with the EU on how best to shape the future partnership in this area.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/collaboration-on-science-and-innovation-a-future-partnership-paper

There are many examples of collaboration betwwen the UK and the EU including work in

  • Medical Research
  • Collaboration with European partners through international (non-EU) organisations such as
    • EUREKA

      • This intergovernmental network helps mostly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and around the world to collaborate on R&D across borders to bring innovative ideas to market. EUREKA has 41 European members and four non-European associate members.

    • European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN)

      • This is the European platform for collaboration on particle physics and the fundamental laws of nature. The UK was a founding member of CERN, which now includes membership from 22 countries, including Israel.

    • European Space Agency (ESA)

      • This agency is an international organisation with 22 Member States from across Europe. Canada also sits on the governing council and participates in some projects under a cooperation agreement.

    • European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI)

      • This is one of six institutes of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). EMBL, which comprises 23 EU Member States, two associate members, and five additional funding partners, focuses on molecular biology research and services.

  • Collaboration through EU and European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) programmes

The UK is looking to agree a far-reaching science and innovation agreement with the EU that establishes a framework for future collaboration and would welcome dialogue with the EU reflecting the joint interest in promoting continued close cooperation, for the benefit of both UK and European prosperity.