Piotr Serafin says the next EU budget should include fewer programmes, but avoids commenting on its precise structure or size

US academics debate Trump’s impact on R&D: budget cuts, visa limits – but perhaps some transatlantic cooperation. No ‘cause for panic’

‘Radicalisation and extremism’ and the rise of autocracies are a focus of next year’s draft work programme

EU policymakers and stakeholders want to see further strengthening of EU research and innovation, including in defence and dual-use technologies

Commissioner-designate seen as advocate for more independence in EU research programming and a strong voice for increasing R&I investment  

Ekaterina Zaharieva promised to simplify the Framework Programme for research and innovation