Mauro Ferrari quits after just three months at helm of EU research agency, citing “uncoordinated” COVID-19 response. But MEP Ehler denounces the move as ‘window-dressing’

Race to halt the epidemic has prompted intense collaboration among researchers and public health officials worldwide - leaving the blame game to governments

EU-China cooperation in science and innovation should be boosted despite a lack of reciprocity in areas such as data sharing and IP protection. But Beijing must deliver on its side of the funding bargain

An overview of China’s rapid S&T progress shows how it was driven by government money and planning – despite mounting complaints of unfair practices

The EU is investing €500M of Horizon 2020 funding in collaborative projects with scientists in China. EU researchers say this is creating opportunities - but Chinese restrictions on data sharing can be a problem

The biggest problem in finding a cure or vaccine isn’t money. It’s lack of coordination. We need a better way of identifying the global research gaps for this 21st century Manhattan Project of health

Hard-pressed governments lack time and capacity to agree on long-term funding for 2021 - 2027

EU releases new Horizon 2020 funding plans, announces €450M in ERC basic science grants

Wolfgang Burtscher has been appointed to lead the commission’s agriculture directorate general, effective 1 April

Christian Ehler MEP backs research into new virus detection technology at airports and discusses whether the EU can find the scope to settle its multiannual budget and complete Brexit talks