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New EC document: GEPs – How to be ready for ex-post checks

25/01/2026

The European Commission has published the document Gender Equality Plans (GEPs): How to be ready for ex-post checks.

What is the purpose of the document?
The document clarifies the requirements for a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) under the Horizon Europe programme and helps organisations meet the GEP eligibility criterion.

Why was it updated?
Based on pilot compliance checks and stakeholder consultations, the European Commission refined the wording of the criterion to ensure legal clarity and practical applicability while maintaining high standards in the area of gender equality.

Who do the changes apply to?
The changes apply retroactively to grants awarded under calls with deadlines from 2022 onwards.

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Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the Funding & Tenders Portal: Be Prepared

17/04/2026

As part of its commitment to strengthening data security, the European Commission is gradually introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for access to the Funding & Tenders Portal. We recommend that all users prepare for this change in advance to avoid any...

What (Doesn’t) Work in the Rules of Horizon Europe? A New Analysis Brings Data to the Debate on FP10

10/03/2026

The debate on the shape of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – FP10 – is gaining momentum in 2026. The political calendar is moving quickly. In the European Parliament, draft reports on FP10 and on the new Competitiveness Fund are expected to be...

New online lump sum budget table in Horizon Europe: Excel template to be phased out

04/02/2026

During 2026 the well-known Excel template for preparing detailed lump sum budgets will be progressively replaced by an online detailed budget table integrated directly in the Part A proposal forms. The new format is already in use for selected topics in Cluster 5....
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