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Croatia and Norway have signed up to the European Patent Convention taking the total number of European Patent Organisation member states to 34.

Research actors within the Western Balkans face a number of challenges in gaining the full benefit of participation in EU research programmes.

If the Western Balkans region is to improve the overall position of its science and technology, what are the obstacles to overcome?

The European Commission is to fund joint research in the science of measurement in 32 member states, advancing moves to create the single European Research Area.

Can investment in science and technology help bring stability and prosperity to one of Europe’s oldest trouble-spots?

The European Commission has proposed measures to make it easier for venture capital firms to raise funds and make investments across national borders.

As Framework Programme 7 fires up, Europe’s auditors throw on some cold water. Nuala Moran wonders how we will assess whether it has all been worthwhile.