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Research, Technology and Space

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Within the Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union, this department is responsible for research, technology and space policy.
Research policy
In the field of research, the unit follows the implementation of the European Research Area in particular with regard to the following key areas:
- Fostering/implementing the priority areas of the European Research Area
- Horizon Europe, EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
- EURATOM Research and Training Programme
- ITER
- Joint Research Centre (JRC)
- other research-related files
More Information:
- Education and training: https://education.ec.europa.eu/
- Erasmus+: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/
- Research and innovation: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation_en
- Horizon Europe: https://www.horizont-europa.de/ (German portal)
Head of Unit: Dr. Stefan Mengel