Commission Communication April 2025
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On 30 April 2025 the European Commission published the outcome of the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe. According to the evaluation, Horizon Europe, with its total budget of € 93.5 billion, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045. In terms of economic growth, every euro of EU contribution is estimated to generate up to €11 in GDP gains by 2045.
The interim evaluation 'Horizon Europe: Research and innovation at the heart of competitiveness' draws on a broad evidence base, including extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis. It is based on an open public consultation with nearly 1,700 replies, over 1,000 interviews with project beneficiaries, Commission and national representatives and implementing bodies, as well as surveys of both successful and unsuccessful applicants. The Commission's Communication is accompanied by a Commission Staff Working Document outlining the analyses and methodologies used.