Anna Jenkinson

When the new Commission is appointed, it will find a raft of proposals waiting for it – all aimed at putting research, development and innovation at the heart of policy.

As India, China and others, increase R&D spending, the US and Europe must work together to set global standards in science, says Alan Leshner, CEO of the AAAS.

Is a European Innovation Act what’s needed to strengthen growth and competitiveness? Or is it a tactic to divert attention away from the failure of the Lisbon agenda?

Two Framework Programme 6 (FP6) schemes specifically devised to promote the development of the European Research Area failed to deliver, according to a new report.

The European Research Area is too fractured and much by inward-looking national priorities, an advisory body warns, urging a fundamental shift in the way research is done.

Strengthen research policy and step up the building of the European Research Area, Janez Potočnik tells ministers as he comes to the end his term as Commissioner

Interim Director Jack Metthey tells Science|Business he is banishing the red tape that threatens to undermine the European Research Council’s hard-earned reputation for funding excellent research.

A database published today will help newer EU members devise strategies to support the growth of their biotech sectors.

The €2 million Innovative Medicines initiative, set up to restore the competitive position of Europe’s pharma sector, has entered its second phase.

The EU has expanded its support for innovation in response to the economic crisis. But no new funds will flow until 2010.