Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002355/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Thijs Reuten (S&D), Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE)
Investigative research by the investigative journalism platform Follow the Money has brought to light that more than EUR 3 billion has been allocated to Horizon Europe projects involving Israeli institutions since 2007. The research also concluded that Dutch universities are involved in at least 28 ongoing Horizon Europe projects developing technologies and products that could potentially also be used for military purposes – so-called dual-use products.
- 1.Can the Commission provide an overview of all Horizon Europe projects involving Israeli entities which are developing dual-use products and whether they fall within Article 1(2)(a), (b) or (c) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695?
- 2.How does the Commission verify that Horizon Europe projects (Article 1(2)(a) and (b)) with Israeli involvement comply with Regulation (EU) 2021/695, and in particular Articles 5, 7 and 19 regarding exclusive use for civilian purposes, protection of human rights and ethical principles?
- 3.Are there any known cases where the Commission or a research institution either suspected or concluded that technology or finished products were being used by Israel for military purposes, and specifically for military actions in violation of international law, and thus in breach of Regulations (EU) 2021/695 and (EU) 2021/697? What action has the Commission taken if such cases have indeed come to light?
Submitted: 11.6.2025
Last updated: 18 June 2025