Piotr Serafin says the next EU budget should include fewer programmes, but avoids commenting on its precise structure or size

US academics debate Trump’s impact on R&D: budget cuts, visa limits – but perhaps some transatlantic cooperation. No ‘cause for panic’

‘Radicalisation and extremism’ and the rise of autocracies are a focus of next year’s draft work programme

EU policymakers and stakeholders want to see further strengthening of EU research and innovation, including in defence and dual-use technologies

Commissioner-designate seen as advocate for more independence in EU research programming and a strong voice for increasing R&I investment  

Ekaterina Zaharieva promised to simplify the Framework Programme for research and innovation

Leaked draft work programme reveals plans for pilot projects on integrating societal considerations in climate research

Companies welcome Framework Programme 10 advisory group’s proposal for a new industrial competitiveness council to steer collaborative research

Disparities in R&I systems make it hard to ensure consistent engagement of all member states in implementing Common European Data Spaces

Research stakeholders welcomed the proposal, but with most member states failing to reach the existing 3% target, major changes are needed