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The flaws in Europe’s healthcare systems have been cruelly exposed by COVID-19, experts tell a Science|Business Webcast conference. As lockdowns begin to lift, critical gaps and fault lines must be addressed to increase preparedness for the next big shock 

Loans and grants for SMEs, regions, health systems and strategic supply chains under consideration for coronavirus recovery plan

Participants came up with 2,000 ideas on how to defeat COVID-19 over one frenzied weekend

OECD survey shows countries that were hardest hit by the 2008 crisis fear the global recession following in the pandemic’s wake will stifle R&D budgets and spark a new brain drain  

EU research commissioner Mariya Gabriel says partnership would boost preparedness and resilience, as she hints at possible agreement on a higher research budget

A new task force will oversee testing and help map immunity across the country

The resilience of Europe’s innovation ecosystems depends on the financial commitments governments are willing to make in times of crisis

Small innovative companies in Europe report plummeting revenues, but measures such as extending grant terms and early payment of R&D tax credits are handing them a lifeline  

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