Question 1

Which major scientific project, located in France, continues to foster international cooperation despite geopolitical tensions and sanctions on one of its key partners, Russia, due to its unique in-kind contribution model?

Accepted Answer

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)

Question 2

In May 2026, the EU member states adopted a Council Recommendation establishing the first EU framework for what strategic area, aiming to strengthen links between research, innovation, and external relations?

Accepted Answer

European Science Diplomacy

Question 3

Which non-EU country became an Associate Country of Horizon Europe in July 2024, strengthening a major partnership with the EU in areas such as climate, environmental policies, and digital technology?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Question 4

The European Space Agency (ESA) has been diversifying its international partnerships. Which Asian nation did ESA open a new office in Tokyo for, dedicated to strengthening links at both policy and industrial levels?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 5

The 'Quantum Europe Strategy,' published by the European Commission in July 2025, aims to position Europe as a global leader in quantum technologies by which year?

Accepted Answer

2030

Question 6

The Consolidating European Science Diplomacy (CUSP) initiative, launched in June 2026 under Horizon Europe, seeks to address what challenge in Europe's science diplomacy efforts?

Accepted Answer

Fragmentation across countries and institutions

Question 7

What is the name of the new space-based quantum key distribution system, part of ESA's Partnership Projects, that aims to significantly boost European autonomy in cybersecurity and communications?

Accepted Answer

Eagle 1

Question 8

Which region's Health Diplomacy Institutional Network, known as 'Health Bridge,' aims to advance cross-border cooperation in health and develop evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, coordinated by Karolinska Institutet (Sweden)?

Accepted Answer

Baltic Sea and Eastern European region

Question 9

In February 2026, CERN and the US signed a joint Statement of Intent concerning future planning for large-scale infrastructure facilities, advanced scientific computing, and what other key area?

Accepted Answer

Open Science

Question 10

What significant development occurred between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency regarding Soyuz launchers from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, following Russia's war against Ukraine in February 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Soyuz launcher was withdrawn from Europe's Spaceport.

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