Research ministers are still hopeful of reaching a partial agreement on next Horizon Europe in June after meeting to discuss remaining hurdles

Discussions are running late compared to previous EU budget cycle, but there is still time to reach a deal

Research sector urges Council to consider Parliament’s ideas for future research and innovation instruments as agreement is delayed

Lobbies insist on need for R&D expertise inside European Commission, but disagree on threat of reshuffle

Alliances could help strong institutions outside mainstream join Horizon consortia, says Nicolaus Copernicus University vice-rector