Science|Business Reporting

With the country’s association to Horizon Europe stuck in political limbo, the new measures will support Swiss scientists to take part in EU research projects

Industry and armed forces agree that Europe needs a long-term view of its investment in defence R&D

Commission says changes will make the current system for standard essential patents more transparent, preventing lengthy disputes, but critics say the proposal could delay licence negotiations and royalty payments

Rather than creating a new single regulator, existing oversight bodies will tailor the rules to suit specific sectors. Five guiding principles will be applied to ensure safe and appropriate implementation of the technology

£1.6B for the UK to join the EU research programme or set up a Plan B, has been withdrawn, according to a leading lobby group

It’s been a long time coming, with MEPs having voted it through in December 2012. But advocates say the unitary patent remains relevant and will be a boon for the European economy

Process will give member states and stakeholders a say on what has gone right and wrong since 2014, and what should be done going forwards