Germany

More than 70 research institutions have an explicit ban on defence-related projects, and there are few signs that the Ukraine invasion will convince them to shift course   

Collaborations that involve technology transfer are being singled out. But Germany will ‘continue to honour all its obligations’ when it comes to big science facilities with Russian involvement

Germany has said it will cut all links. Now the UK, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands are mulling whether to follow suit. But Belgian rectors have called for ties to remain

A national tech transfer agency, support for European research integration, and more academic job security are promised. The question is whether the surprise pick for minister will be able to deliver a long shopping list of reforms

The country could take months to form a government. But here is the Science|Business guide to the research policy priorities and personalities in play