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The Astroparticle Physics European Consortium (APPEC) is an international organisation bringing together the European scientific community active in astroparticle physics. Its mission is to promote and coordinate research in this field by fostering transnational collaboration, developing common strategies, and supporting the construction and operation of large-scale research infrastructures. APPEC regularly defines and updates the European Strategy for Astroparticle Physics and associated roadmaps, which provide a coherent framework for scientific, technological, and organisational priorities at the European level. Covering topics from neutrino and cosmic-ray observations to multi-messenger astronomy, APPEC plays a key role in strengthening scientific excellence, training early-career researchers, and enhancing interdisciplinary synergies across Europe.
Within this strategic framework, the Astrophysics Centre for Multi-messenger studies in Europe (ACME) is a Horizon Europe–funded initiative aimed at establishing a coordinated infrastructure to facilitate access to key resources, data, and expertise from major astrophysics and astroparticle observatories across Europe. Fully aligned with the APPEC and ASTRONET roadmaps, ACME provides harmonised transnational and virtual access to research facilities, develops centres of expertise, improves data management and real-time alert systems, and delivers dedicated training programmes for the next generation of scientists. By promoting data interoperability, collaboration across communities, and broader engagement with society, ACME significantly contributes to strengthening Europe’s leadership in the emerging era of multi-messenger astrophysics.