A shrinking research budget and as-yet uncertain terms and conditions will test the appetite of other countries for joining the EU27’s big science programme

US secretary for agriculture says Europe’s plan to make agriculture more sustainable could stifle innovation, cut agricultural output and put transatlantic trade at risk. The EU commissioner says quality not quantity is what counts

Police, border force, the Joint Research Centre and national research labs to work together on a new innovation hub, as part of strategy to prevent and combat crime, terrorism and cyber threats

European Commission is updating plans for public-private research partnerships as part of Horizon Europe, including blueprints for new projects proposed by member states

Companies and researchers are expected to come up with projects that help build resilience to future crises

The former president thought he was riding into the sunset. But now he’s back to steady the ship during a turbulent period. ‘Serious work is what’s needed’, he says

David Sassoli, European Parliament president, laments cuts to Horizon Europe, as MEPs reinforce commitment to route more money to ‘future-oriented’ programmes, in final battle over long-term EU budget

Robert-Jan Smits says move by scientific council sends the wrong message, particularly given the agency is pushing for a bigger budget