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Innovation performance has improved but there is more to be done, particularly on patents, according to a EU Communication published this week.

Shifting the EU budget from agriculture to research would give much more added value, says Tobias Krantz, Sweden’s Minister for Higher Education and Research.

A fundamental shift in EU policy for R&D and innovation is in the works this year – but will it make Europe more innovative, asks Richard L. Hudson.

The Commission’s handling of the Galileo satellites was so bad that it should think twice before getting involved in similar projects, says the Court of Auditors.

The European Commission has set out a template to help member states reach their renewable energy targets and provide certainty for investors.

The EUA has welcomed the European Commission’s announcement that it will maintain the rate for the recovery of indirect costs in FP7.

Political leaders love innovation and want more of it, but they need to have the right policies, says innovation guide Joachim von Heimburg.

A demonstration of the role that telemedicine could play in improving healthcare across Europe has taken place across the GÉANT network.

The financial crisis calls for bold measures and new types of funding to enhance Europe’s capacity to innovate, say leading thinkers.

Collaborative doctoral programmes between universities and industry are becoming increasingly important across Europe, says a new study.