MP returns to old brief after less than two months away

A Science|Business analysis of all 26 mission letters sent to the nominees shows a number of commissioners will be working on innovation-related tasks

Nominated for Innovation and Youth commissioner, Gabriel is expected to take on an expanded portfolio, merging education with research and innovation. She will move from her current post overseeing digital policy

In a swansong message, Carlos Moedas calls on member states to give his successor more leverage to cut the cost of science journals  

Lithuania’s economy and innovation minister tipped for EU research portfolio

As he prepares to leave the European Commission, Vladimir Šucha, head of the Joint Research Centre speaks about the challenges facing the EU and how the science service can help the new leadership in Brussels

Crisis over leaving the EU sees Jo Johnson, brother of prime minister Boris Johnson, resign for a second time over Brexit

Brussels-based think tank Bruegel says EU must ensure autonomy of European Research Council, find top people to run European Innovation Council and conduct more research with China

Jean-Eric Paquet denies the new Innovation Council will undercut the EU’s 11-year old Institute of Innovation and Technology, as he updates MEPs on preparations for Horizon Europe