UK signs major Swiss science deal after both countries ‘blocked’ from EU scheme

The researchers would have also been able to collaborate with European partners, a crucial element of science. But given that Switzerland too has been blocked from the programme, a new deal between the two science powerhouses looks set to foster a new era of collaboration. 

And striking deals with other strong science nations is a crucial component of Mr Freeman’s “Global Plan B” to Horizon Europe, although rejoining the programme is still the Government’s preferred option. 

But as the EU needlessly dragged researchers into the political feud which has nothing to do with science, a delay that has gone on for almost two years, the Government has been urged to either try and break the deadlock or come up with an alternative plan for science. 

As well as Switzerland, Mr Freeman has previously suggested that the UK could strike deals with other science powerhouses like Britain’s Five Eyes partners ( Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US), as well as countries like Japan.

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