European Union

As India, China and others, increase R&D spending, the US and Europe must work together to set global standards in science, says Alan Leshner, CEO of the AAAS.

While the US needs a quality lift; Europe needs political leadership and new governance, says Bruno van Pottelsberghe of the Bruegel think tank.

The Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology has named Gérard de Nazelle, from Shell, as the first director.

A database published today will help newer EU members devise strategies to support the growth of their biotech sectors.

The information and communications technology sector is still recovering, but new data suggests things are better for businesses still in the fledgling stages.

The EC has launched its first Joint Programming initiative, persuading 20 member states to start to coordinate research into Alzheimer’s disease.

The EC has launched a call for proposals entirely dedicated to research for Africa, following the EU-Africa Strategic Partnership.

A review panel’s call for management changes and less red tape at the European Research Council gains political traction.

The committee with responsibility for research has held its first meeting since last month’s elections, and more than half of its members are new.