Horizon 2020 is the largest multinational research programme in existence, providing around € billion in funding over seven years. All of these historic steps have been achieved in the spirit of unity in diversity. But there is no denying the fact that such unity is hard to manage. Resolving the challenges ahead will involve negotiations between all Member States.
And each of them has slightly different priorities and views. Moving forward will take time and effort. But if we want this effort to be meaningful, we must reflect on the long-term goals. As far as I am concerned, one goal should be to strengthen Economic and Monetary Union. To do so, we must be willing to accept meaningful changes to the institutional framework.