EU Monitor What is the new EU global approach to research and innovation? The Global Approach to Research and Innovation (R&I) presents the Commission's perspective for Europe's strategy on international cooperation in research and innovation. With this new strategy, the EU should take a leading role in supporting international research and innovation partnerships and in delivering innovative solutions to green, digital, health and innovation challenges. The strategy includes key objectives that aim to enhance the EU's leading role on research and innovation in the world, notably through modulating cooperation with key international partners based on EU commitment to international openness and fundamental values.