The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union proposed the drafting of Council conclusions on assessing the need for and feasibility and impact of a potential new R&I initiative in the field of the bioeconomy, while harnessing the untapped potential of Central and Eastern European Member States, the Western Balkans and candidate countries.
The conclusions have the aim to launch an assessment, in form of a gap analysis, on the need for, the feasibility, and impact of a potential new Europe-wide research and innovation initiative on sustainable natural resource management, food systems security and the deployment of the bioeconomy, harnessing the potential of Central and Eastern European Member States, Western Balkans and EU candidate countries. This assessment should be carried out by the Commission and should consider all possible options of a potential new research and innovation initiative followed by a roadmap for implementation.
Ministers approved Council conclusions on 29 November 2024.
Read about the Council conclusions here .