R&D policy

Two researchers critique the methodology the Commission uses to compile its annual innovation rankings – and urge a different approach

Latest EU innovation index shows strong performance on the bloc’s borders – and Germany sagging – feeding into Brexit debate

The Commission turned to expert foresight analysis to help it design its next big research programme for the 2020s. Nikos Kastrinos, who led the study, describes how it worked

After ten long years, the European economy has recovered from the crash. Now it is time to power ahead by boosting investment, says Werner Hoyer at a Science|Business conference

Fourteen associations plead for a re-focus on researcher-driven projects in next EU research programme

Corporate R&D executives ponder the details in €94.1 billion EU research proposal – and worry the terms may not be welcoming to industry

The first-ever military research programme will propel the EU to fourth biggest spender on defence R&D in Europe. Non-EU countries and companies will get limited access

Economist and adviser Mariana Mazzucato says European Commission should ‘welcome risk and uncertainty’ with new research missions, but the desired outcome must be clear

European Commission gives itself plenty of room for manoeuvre on foreign access to research programme

Of names, clusters and other specifics in the EU’s new research programme