Question

    What is the total annual estimated contribution from the UK to both the Horizon and Copernicus programs after rejoining the EU's flagship scientific research scheme?

    A £95bn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B €2.6bn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C £2.2bn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D £81bn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E €95bn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The UK is to rejoin the EU's flagship scientific research scheme, Horizon, the government has announced. UK-based scientists and institutions will be able to apply for money from the £81bn (€95bn) fund from today.  Associate membership had been agreed as part of the Brexit trade deal when the UK formally left the EU in 2020. However, the UK has been excluded from the scheme for the past three years because of a disagreement over the Northern Ireland Protocol. The decision would be "beneficial to both" and stated that "overall, it is estimated that the UK will contribute almost €2.6bn (£2.2bn) per year on average for its participation to both Horizon and Copernicus. About UK Prime minister: Rishi Sunak                                Capital: London The European Union is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.          Founded: 1 November 1993

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