OECD survey shows countries that were hardest hit by the 2008 crisis fear the global recession following in the pandemic’s wake will stifle R&D budgets and spark a new brain drain  

EU research commissioner Mariya Gabriel says partnership would boost preparedness and resilience, as she hints at possible agreement on a higher research budget

A new task force will oversee testing and help map immunity across the country

The resilience of Europe’s innovation ecosystems depends on the financial commitments governments are willing to make in times of crisis

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