In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact, the new 2023-2024 work programme will focus on reducing energy- and other dependencies and building a more robust economic base. Based on Horizon Europe's Strategic Plan 2021-2024, it will also contribute to the clean energy transition priorities set in the REPowerEU plan, help ensure open strategic autonomy and reduce dependencies on critical raw materials, and accelerate delivery of the Green Deal. It also includes targeted actions to support Ukraine by reinforcing Ukrainian researchers’ access to European research infrastructures and assisting a number of Ukrainian cities in integrating the principles of climate neutrality in their reconstruction thanks to the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
