Six new members will join the European Research Council’s governing board as it lobbies for a bigger budget and independence

Europe remains a powerful player in global science, study shows, with a more “balanced” research portfolio than the US and China

EU governments have made progress in Horizon Europe talks, but questions remain over links to the Competitiveness Fund and defence innovation

The EU’s €20 billion gigafactories project, designed to train and run large language models, could lack demand, experts say

Four-pillar plan for European Research Area Act aims to boost Europe’s competitiveness, protect academic freedom and support researcher careers 

MEPs concede on sustainability requirements and a full ban on patents for gene-edited plants

Large language models make it easier to write academic papers and grant proposals, further overwhelming the research system, an OECD expert warns

Strategy is set to cover simplification and the future of Horizon Europe partnerships, as industry calls for doubling of EU research funding

The European Space Agency secured a historic budget increase and a clear defence and security mandate at its ministerial council