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Influential Bruegel think tank urges more research firepower as an insurance policy to secure a vaccine in Europe

EU regional commissioner says Europe should not ‘destroy path we’re on’, but accepts demand for future funding will be dominated by post-pandemic rebuilding

Initiative follows that of Germany and France in shoring up support for early stage venture capital-backed start-ups

Bergen University rector, Dag Rune Olsen, foresees a renewed fight in Brussels over the European Research Council budget. Short-termism is the most dangerous threat when we deal with crises, he says

Scientists, economists and political advisers discuss problems with tests, how to use contact-tracing apps, and finding a convincing role for the EU to play as lockdown measures are lifted

Ex-ERC chief defends his record and says he remains a supporter of the ERC’s objectives

After ‘thoughtful’ initial response, science funders worry about longer term impact of mobility restrictions on international cooperation