Small innovative companies in Europe report plummeting revenues, but measures such as extending grant terms and early payment of R&D tax credits are handing them a lifeline  

Influential Bruegel think tank urges more research firepower as an insurance policy to secure a vaccine in Europe

As COVID-19 so starkly illustrates, supply chain automation is not proof against a slump in demand. But it’s become clear automated demand chains have helped maintain market activity, and could protect our economies in future crises

EU regional commissioner says Europe should not ‘destroy path we’re on’, but accepts demand for future funding will be dominated by post-pandemic rebuilding

Initiative follows that of Germany and France in shoring up support for early stage venture capital-backed start-ups

Bergen University rector, Dag Rune Olsen, foresees a renewed fight in Brussels over the European Research Council budget. Short-termism is the most dangerous threat when we deal with crises, he says

Scientists, economists and political advisers discuss problems with tests, how to use contact-tracing apps, and finding a convincing role for the EU to play as lockdown measures are lifted

While providing a good framework, more work is needed to address five priorities for ensuring the successful lifting of lockdown measures.

Ex-ERC chief defends his record and says he remains a supporter of the ERC’s objectives