A research infrastructure to advance the use of heavy ions in cancer therapy is ready to move forward. The EU now needs to put momentum behind the project, as part of a commitment to development of the Western Balkans and to bridge the east-west divide in science
A change of narrative and a united front is required to end east-west science and innovation disparities, says research commissioner. But stakeholders say binding national R&D spending targets are what matters
As its successor programme is finalised and the east-west innovation gap persists, the European Court of Auditors is looking to see what - if anything - the €1B spent on Widening from 2014 - 2020 has delivered
Mariya Gabriel says renewed effort to create the European Research Area will help bridge performance disparities. But national governments need to play their part
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