Scientists and policymakers are meeting in Montreal to agree a new plan to save the world’s habitats and species. But researchers do not have a full understanding of biodiversity loss, or what governments are doing in response

The EU came up short in running any pan-European clinical trials to advance the development of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies. It is now trying to fix the problem and be better prepared for future health emergencies

The annual EU budget negotiations are done, but the Brussels research circles are ‘fatigued’ with the fight over whether to return unspent money into the €95.5 billion funding pot

After some teething problems, the plans for the new agency are taking shape, with the formal launch expected early next year

Locked out of the EU research programme, Swiss universities are nervous of losing money set aside for association. Parliamentarians now want to protect this cash in a ‘Horizon Fund’

EU’s innovation fund will give out €1.6B in grants and equity to start-ups and innovators in 2023 – and is promising smooth sailing after a bumpy start

A week after the Commission published detailed draft plans, the work programmes for the next two years of EU funded research are now official

By head count, SMEs represent 40% of those awarded EDF money. But their share amounts to only 20% of the total funding

The EU has been working to improve research infrastructures for years. Now, new council conclusions look to reduce fragmentation and improve access