Position papers from five countries indicate great diversity of opinion over how the EU should organise and structure the Widening programme after 2027 

Research ministers endorse a “self-standing” Framework Programme, but are silent on measures to close Europe’s research and innovation gap

European grantees decry funding freezes and censorship of projects. The EU is watching the disruption “very carefully”

Amendments to a draft report on the next EU financial framework argue for retaining a standalone research programme after 2027

Member states, MEPs and lobbies increase opposition against restructuring EU’s research programme

Research lobbies press for a strong ERA Act, as the Commission concedes that voluntary action is “insufficient” to address structural barriers

While India’s decision is pending both sides agreed to launch joint R&D calls for projects worth €60 million

In a new Trump era, Canadians are looking for partners, and since association to the EU’s Framework Programme, applications are up

Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food says research and innovation should be at the heart of Europe’s agri-food economy

EU funding bodies converge around plans to welcome disaffected US researchers driven out by Trump reforms