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Longstanding concern that central and eastern member states are not as successful in EU research as western peers needs greater attention, ministers say, warning that east-west split will harm negotiating hand in EU budget talks

Latest report from the Scientific Advice Mechanism team suggests a range of options to foster more offshore entrepreneurs

The Science|Business Network picks fields where European companies and research bodies can catch the innovation wave, and suggests ways the EU can ensure this happens

Commission aims to provide instant access to data stores across Europe, but some scientists worry about governance, control and costs

There are more signs of the strain on funding as European Research Council backs 13% of the 2,538 research proposals submitted for evaluation

New measures aim to ensure that intellectual property rights are upheld, to stem the flow €85B annual influx of pirated and counterfeit goods, and encourage SMEs and start-ups to invest in innovation

There is more than a hint of dirigisme in the first explicit national industrial strategy since the 1970s. The government says it is not about picking winners, but shaping the environment as a whole