David Matthews

A White House body wants more research into lab safety measures, while the Commission has asked member states to review their rules. But action has so far been limited

Commission appears keen on allowing crops created with newer, more precise editing techniques. But it will face stiff opposition from environmental groups and Green MEPs

“Invention is not enough”, government says, as it proposes a body based on Israeli and Finnish models.

While stressing research across borders remains crucial, European universities now acknowledge that cooperation is not always an unalloyed good that transcends geopolitics

During a visit to Delhi, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen made moves to help both India and the EU reduce reliance on Chinese-made solar panels. A new Trade and Technology Council will deepen EU/India ties

Some academics worry research into solar geoengineering will normalise a risky and little understood technology. But advocates say any tool that can mitigate climate change deserves more investigation

New advisory report pushes back on claims China is set to achieve dominance in the technology, and shows just how much of a loss the UK is to the EU’s AI ecosystem.

Both countries are still locked out of full participation. Here’s what their academics can still apply for, and the national guarantee schemes designed to keep them in Horizon networks.

Most European countries have restricted academic links to Russia. The US and its Asian allies are yet to follow suit

Collaborations that involve technology transfer are being singled out. But Germany will ‘continue to honour all its obligations’ when it comes to big science facilities with Russian involvement