Swiss researchers glad to have rejoined EU science schemes but ponder damage of exclusion
By 
Anthony King2025-12-05T09:30:00
The country officially rejoined Horizon Europe and a range of other programmes in November but what did it cost its science base?
The signing of an agreement on trade and science by the EU and Switzerland in November was welcomed by researchers. It meant that academics could once more participate fully in scientific programmes such as Horizon Europe, Euratom’s nuclear energy research and training, and the Erasmus+ youth education scheme.
The agreement gives the Swiss the same status as EU member states, allowing them to lead projects and receive EU funding. This concludes a détente agreed in December 2024 and readmits the Swiss after a three-year absence, though the arrangement is provisional and depends upon subsequent talks.