Florin Zubașcu

Researchers fear attack on Central European University - and academic independence more widely - will not let up, despite new pressure from Brussels

Embracing a global view of EU research infrastructures could boost science diplomacy and break down walls put up by divisive politics. But new rules on cooperation and more funding are needed to deliver the vision

MEPs exercise rarely used powers in bid to force Hungary to reverse violations of EU law, including a lingering threat to shut the Central European University

New tax on activities related to immigration forces Central European University to suspend an EU funded research project on migration policy, in the latest example of government interference in academia

Ministry of Research loses out as the government gives more money to the building of a new cathedral. The budget adjustment is viewed by critics as another case of setting the wrong priorities in the EU’s least innovative country

The government’s decision is the first time an EU country has unilaterally barred universities from issuing degrees in a certain subject. Critics say it sets a dangerous precedent for state intervention in other academic subjects

MEPs plan further debate in September on new law pitting Internet companies against artists

High consumption rates and the widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is worrying, and ‘Romania is at a cross-roads’ says the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Innovative SMEs in Spain, Italy and France grabbed the lion’s share in this year’s round of financing

In the face of prolonged legal limbo, the university decides to continue recruiting students for its Budapest campus. In parallel, a new site in Vienna will open for students in 2019 academic year