Richard L. Hudson

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

In an interview with Science|Business, Director-General Robert-Jan Smits looks forward to greater synergies for research among EU policy areas, from agriculture to development

Élysée urges pilot programme next year for 20 ‘European university’ networks and broad EU funding – to boost innovation, education and research

‘Keep collaborating,’ EU commissioner tells UK grantees rattled by legal uncertainties over Brexit, while UK science minister argues that government pledge to underwrite funding has steadied UK involvement in EU science

German tech giant weighs into debate over next EU research programmes, backing idea of creating high-profile technology missions – but with careful planning

Draft plan for new research released by Commission would earmark money for several hot political topics

Commission releases €1 billion draft plan for transport research through 2020

French President would give science and technology the biggest role in Europe’s future since the 1960s