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Informal meeting of EU ministers for research, internal market, and industry, 16-18 July 2025
Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU and chaired by the Council presidency. However, each Council presidency also organises informal meetings of ministers to discuss initiatives related to a particular topic or Council configuration.
More information about the agenda and the outcome of this meeting is available on the presidency website.
Practical information
- Date: 16 – 18 July 2025
- Place: Forum Copenhagen & Niels Bohr Institut,. Copenhagen, Denmark
- Organiser:
- Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
- Danish Ministry of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs
16-17 July: Competitiveness (Research)
On 16-17 July, EU research ministers, selected associated countries and the European Commission will gather to discuss the contribution of research and innovation to the European competitiveness, including the importance of critical technologies.
The Informal Ministerial Meeting of Research Ministers will feature two major policy discussions: On 16 July, the focus will be on the importance of critical technologies and their crucial role in boosting the European competitiveness. On July 16, the programme includes a visit to the Niels Bohr Institute followed by a reception. The day concludes with a dinner in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Copenhagen with representatives from Danish educational and research institutions as well as other research stakeholders.
On 17 July, ministers will discuss research and innovation in the EU’s upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), in particular the framework programme for research and innovation. The meeting of research ministers will conclude with a press conference.
17-18 July: Competitiveness (internal market and industry)
On 17-18 July, EU competitiveness ministers and other relevant actors from the EU institutions will gather for a discussion on the theme “Building a Europe of Tomorrow – Sustainable, Innovative and Competitive”. The meeting will address issues such as developing Europe’s industrial base, promoting critical technologies and accelerating innovation.
The programme for 17 July includes a visit to the Niels Bohr Institute and a reception and gala dinner at the Confederation of Danish Industry with representatives from the Danish biotech industry.
On 18 July, the actual meeting between EU competitiveness ministers and other actors from the EU institutions takes place. Meeting participants will discuss a number of topics, including the balance between energy-intensive industries and cleantech, quantum technology, biotechnology, innovation and mobilizing private investment. In addition, a working lunch will be held around the theme “Securing Competitiveness in the Clean Energy Industry”. The meeting of competitiveness ministers will conclude with a press conference.
Updates: Danish EU Presidency