The EU and Australia have concluded negotiations for Australia to associate with Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which focuses on societal challenges in various sectors. Starting January 2027, Australian entities will shift from third-country status to ‘eligible entities’ from an associated country, granting them equal access to EU funding under Pillar II, including leading project consortia.
LINK to the news: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_26_1309