Draft plans for the next EU research programme include lots of hot-button issues – from terrorism to healthcare inequality – that could attract broader political support
In his first public outing, Jean-Eric Paquet, recently-appointed head of the Directorate General for Research and Innovation, says he wants better linkage between research and other EU policy areas.
An alliance between four of Europe’s leading universities - Sorbonne, Heidelberg, Charles and Warsaw - is the first of several expected cross-border deals following French president Emmanuel Macron’s plan for EU academic networks
Fast-changing draft of next EU Framework Programme highlights Macron’s plan for ‘disruptive innovation’ and bridging east-west research divide – but nothing is finalised yet
Viewpoint: More EU ministers and commissioners are voicing support for bigger research and innovation funding – but the political argument is a long way from won
News analysis: Brexit planning, budget battles and the role of multinational companies are among the key issues that will dominate Brussels agendas over the next year
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