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Commission launches Apply AI, AI in Science strategies with EUR 1 billion

The European Commission launched its Apply AI Strategy and AI in Science Strategy, mobilising around EUR 1 billion, including EUR 600 million from Horizon Europe for computing access. It pledged to double Horizon Europe's annual AI investment to over EUR 3 billion.

Verified AI-drafted European Commission press release, 8 October 2025

What it does not test. It does not fix which firms, projects or sectors will receive the money, since the calls and allocations are still to follow.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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