An internal European Commission memo revealed that Ukraine risks exclusion from participating in sensitive areas of the EU’s Horizon Europe research program, including projects related to AI, quantum computing, and digital technologies. The potential ban for 2026 and 2027 is based on the Commission’s assessment that Ukraine has provided “insufficient assurances” for the security of these sensitive topics. This move highlights the geopolitical dimension of digital regulation, where access to cutting-edge, politically strategic technology is increasingly restricted based on national security concerns. Conversely, countries like Canada and the United Kingdom have provided “sufficient assurances” to participate in these restricted topics.
November 27, 2025. sciencebusiness.net