This country profile examines Germany’s influential role within the European civil security research landscape, characterised by consistent participation and high performance in Horizon Europe CL3-FCT activities. Germany currently ranks fourth in both signed grants and total net EU contribution, securing approximately €13.6 million in funding and reinforcing its position as a strategically essential contributor to the European research agenda.
Overall, Germany demonstrates a diverse expertise concentrated on high-impact and digitally mediated security challenges, with the strongest engagement in cybercrime, the dark net, and cryptocurrencies. The participation ecosystem is primarily driven by private sector actors and higher education institutions, supported by active involvement from key research organisations and law enforcement agencies to ensure a broad technological base aligned with both national and European security objectives.
Read the report: ENACT Country Profile: Germany
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