Philip Hunt

The possibility of a new EU/US free-trade agreement has been welcomed as likely to benefit research and research-intensive companies. However, it will need to overcome significant reservations in the European Parliament

Figures for the 2014 - 2020 research budget are starting to emerge despite a lack of clarity from the European Council. But MEPs are determined to reject the budget, and R&D could become part of a test of strength between the EU institutions