EU Policy input

EU Policy Input From UiB

This page brings together EU policy advocacy initiatives, position papers and consultations responses from the UiB.

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A European Strategy for AI in Science

There is ongoing work in the EU for a European strategy for AI in science. The University of Bergen has given five key inputs to the strategy process: ...

Position paper from UiB with input to the European Democracy Shield

Safeguarding democracy is high on the agenda in the EU, and a Call for evidence for the upcoming European Democracy Shield was launched in spring 2025. The University of Bergen provided input through a position paper on the Role of Research, Education and the Arts in Building Democratic Resilience.

Open Letter on the Future FP10 to the College of Commissioners

In light of the ongoing discussions on future EU long-term budget (MFF) and the future Pramework Programme for research and innovation (FP10). The Rector of the University of Bergen, Margareth Hagen shared the following letter with some key concerns.

A Call for Stronger EU Focus on Women’s Health Research

DRIV – UiB’s Center for Research on Women’s Health urges the EU to strengthen women’s health research in Europe. In this position paper, UiB highlights the need for increased funding, dedicated partnerships, and policy measures to close critical knowledge gaps in women’s health.

Policy Publication: Seeking Truth, Ensuring Quality

Seeking Truth, Ensuring Quality: Journalistic Weapons in the Age of Disinformation brings together leading perspectives from European media to address journalism's urgent challenges. Published by the University of Bergen in collaboration with Media Cluster Norway on April 28 2025. It highlights the...

Position Paper from UiB on the EU's Next Framework Programme on R&I (FP10)

UiB has published a position paper with recommendations for EU’s next framework programme for research and innovation, FP10. The position paper highlights the importance of increased investments in research and innovation across the whole R&I landscape, from curiosity-driven research to...

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Policy briefs: New Challenges to Democracy

How can research and innovation contribute to a future robust society? These policy briefs are recommendations from researchers from NORCE and UiB.

UiB gives input to Erasmus+

The University of Bergen has provided input on priorities and design for the European Union's framework programme for education.

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UiB gives input to the EU's Defence of Democracy Package

UiB strongly advocates for increased protection of academic freedom and urges the provision of more funding to research in the arts and humanities, as they are essential to a thriving democracy.

UiB's recommendations for the EU Climate Target for 2040

UiB sees knowledge generation and knowledge-based climate action as critical areas to effectively combat climate change. Here are the key takeaways from UiBs contributions.

UiB gives input to EU’s research policy

The University of Bergen has provided input to the EU Commission on priorities for Horizon Europe in the next period of the programme, 2025-2027. ...

Influencing the priorities of Horizon Europe

The University of Bergen (UiB) and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre have joined forces to give input to the European Commission on ocean-related research and innovation in Horizon Europe. Read the key messages here.