The European Strategy for Particle Physics is the cornerstone of Europe’s strategy-setting process for the long-term future of the field. Mandated by the CERN Council, the Strategy takes into account results from the LHC and other facilities in the world, the international physics landscape and developments in related fields with the aim to maximise scientific returns.

In March 2024, the CERN Council launched the process for the third update of the Strategy. The European Strategy Group (ESG) and the Strategy Secretariat for this update were established in June 2024 to organise the full process. The remit of the European Strategy Group was also approved in June 2024.

The Strategy update process is expected to converge by January 2026, when an draft Strategy document will be submitted to the Council. The community at large will be involved during the full process and is asked to provide input at several stages.