Joint Statement on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

As Europe navigates unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities, the need to invest in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is clearer than ever. MSCA nurtures talent, fosters groundbreaking research, strengthens global collaborations, and has a key role in driving economic growth and securing Europe’s competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Despite its achievements and popularity, the programme is notably absent from Mario Draghi’s 2024 Report on the future of European Competitiveness and the Mission Letters for the proposed Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness, and Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation.

We, the undersigned R&I organisations, express our collective concern over this omission, which overlooks the programme’s essential contributions to Europe’s research, innovation, and competitiveness. Therefore, we call for the recognition the MSCA deserves, alongside an increased budget to unlock its full potential.