Nicholas Wallace

Leading voice on research and education in German parliament says Japan should send more scientists and students to the EU if it wants to keep up with China in European R&D ties

Researchers’ optimism over proposals for minor cuts to Horizon Europe may be premature as EU countries remain deadlocked over cohesion funds for poorer regions

Institutions in Germany, UK, France and the Netherlands will host more than half of the winners of €2 million consolidator grants for mid-career academics

The EU’s Graphene Flagship launches 11 projects to advance commercial applications of new material that’s ultra-thin and super strong

Seven EU countries given go-ahead to pool national resources in research project that aims to enable Europe to manufacture its own batteries, instead of relying on imports

A total of 39 small businesses win first round of grants and equity from the European Innovation Council, while 36 more receive grants alone, with support totalling €278M

European Commission and European Investment Bank appoint German bank to run the €100M fund intended to boost private investment in Europe’s bioeconomy

Head of Business Finland welcomes the EIC’s plan to buy shares in small businesses, but warns against distorting the market – and stresses the importance of involving industry large and small in Horizon Europe

In her first outing as president, Ursula von der Leyen promises to reshape the economy in a ‘European Green Deal’. But the latest proposal on the EU’s next five year budget could thwart this plan