R&D News

Of names, clusters and other specifics in the EU’s new research programme

EU economists forecast a positive economic impact from new research programme – but putting a precise number on it is difficult  

The two rapporteurs on Horizon Europe call for a budget of at least €120 billion.

Seven-year research programme labelled the EU’s ‘most ambitious ever’

EU will put in a guaranteed €38 billion in a bid to catalyse €650B of private investment, of which research, innovation and digital projects will get €200B

Draft budget shows breakdown of Commission’s proposal to be released Thursday

New European Commission director-general for research promises more ‘joined-up’ policy work for next research programme

Leading legislator Christian Ehler criticizes planning and budget for moonshot missions proposed by Commission - idea not yet ‘changing the world’

Günther Oettinger calls for ‘flexible’ approach on post-Brexit science deal, while standing firm on freedom of movement. And, he acknowledges, losing the UK’s scientific heft could damage the EU’s global standing in R&D

A special report by Science|Business journalists explains the challenges of coordinating the growing research and innovation effort in Brussels