European Commission health chief calls for more power to organise health systems for crises, while parliament’s budget chair issues warning on China

After switching R&D resources to focus on COVID-19, Mariya Gabriel suggests upcoming EU long-term budget will defend €94B earmarked for research from 2021-2027

The resumption of normal life is being attempted, but scientists warn that a new surge in infections can’t be ruled out

ERC confirms it is seeking return of €190,000 in first case of fraud recorded at agency

Parliament is working on new amendments to legal framework of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology which are to be voted in the industry committee by the end June

After the sudden resignation of Mauro Ferrari, EU science administrators fault ‘inadequate’ selection process at European Research Council. It’s all ‘In the rear-view mirror’ now, adds Ferrari

Economic distancing will follow physical distancing as governments seek to increase resilience and strategic autonomy

European Commission helps raise €7.4B to fund global research on vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, but warns this sum represents only a “great start” to funding needed to deal with the pandemic

Pandemic overshadows new government strategy, but target is to publish mid-summer. The response to the crisis will be to double-down on the country’s key science and innovation strengths

Construction of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope faces some lockdown delay, but the science continues as normal