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COVID-19 has elevated, but also exposed scientists. Politicians want clarity, but it’s crucial to explain what is known, unknown and unknowable, says Rolf-Dieter Heuer, chair of the EU group of chief scientific advisers

The Labour Party’s Josianne Cutajar argues for broad investment in skills, and giving citizens more say in EU spending

Lega’s Paolo Borchia MEP argues that until there’s a recovery from COVID-19, big plans such as the Green Deal should be shelved

Two MEPs, from either end of the political spectrum, give their views on what the post-coronavirus budget should look like

Economic distancing will follow physical distancing as governments seek to increase resilience and strategic autonomy

The urgent need is to contain the pandemic, but COVID-19 also highlights the need for action in the longer term to ensure Europe’s health sovereignty

As COVID-19 so starkly illustrates, supply chain automation is not proof against a slump in demand. But it’s become clear automated demand chains have helped maintain market activity, and could protect our economies in future crises

While providing a good framework, more work is needed to address five priorities for ensuring the successful lifting of lockdown measures.

EU-China cooperation in science and innovation should be boosted despite a lack of reciprocity in areas such as data sharing and IP protection. But Beijing must deliver on its side of the funding bargain

The biggest problem in finding a cure or vaccine isn’t money. It’s lack of coordination. We need a better way of identifying the global research gaps for this 21st century Manhattan Project of health