The EU is offering new deals for countries to join its big R&D programme. Here's a rundown on the negotiating positions starting to emerge

Insistence on excellence in its grant selections has made the European Research Council a leading global brand. But there are lots of ways to define what excellence is, a Science|Business conference hears.

Following the Swiss government’s announcement of a national consultation on the shape of its future relationship with the EU, Swiss scientists fear Brussels may deny them access to the forthcoming Horizon Europe research programme

European Commission research chief Jean-Eric Paquet tells Science|Business conference he expects interest from 20-30 countries for associate membership in next research programme

The bloc’s closest research partners worry about less privileged access to Horizon Europe, and a sweeter entry deal for the UK

EU research chief Jean-Eric Paquet lays plans to refocus staff on policy goals, efficiency and cooperation with other parts of the Commission

Ties will be deepened - regardless of Brexit outcome - pledge Europe’s two leading science nations. Collaboration is as important for the EU as it is for the UK, they say

It falls to the Romanian Council presidency to steer negotiations on the next seven year budget - and with it funding for R&D in Horizon Europe. But with political infighting at home and a term cut short by European Parliament elections, some in Brussels are worried

Whether or not space programme gets €16B proposed by the Commission now hangs on negotiations over the EU’s overall long-term budget

Latest: Geographical quotas in Horizon Europe will not bridge the innovation gap, excellence comes first, says ScienceEurope

Meeting of member states’ research delegations this week in Brussels saw further disagreement over the direction of Horizon Europe. And a proposed mission to build a universal quantum computer is scratched

MEPs give formal backing to Commission’s next big research programme – and want to spend more than the €94.1B already proposed. Several members states oppose that, setting scene for at least another year of wrangling