Competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager takes aim at thousands of joint research projects with Chinese military universities. But Brussels’ plans are still only recommendations, and it will be left to academics and member states to implement them

The foreign affairs committee has joined in criticism of the Commission, with MEPs saying they are being locked out of politically sensitive association talks with countries outside Europe

During a debate at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the research commissioner called for EU programmes to be more SME-friendly. Separately, she was also grilled on Swiss association to Horizon Europe

Italy’s share of grants plummeted, while Belgium, Estonia and Lithuania had an excellent year. Excluded from much of the programme, UK participation fell further, and so did that of China as geopolitical tensions grew

With new countries joining Horizon Europe, the EU research programme could catalyse great science and technology across the globe. But first, Brussels will have to face up to some big challenges

As 2023 draws to a close, we have put together a list of the stories that shaped research and innovation policy over the past 12 months

Here’s an explainer on how the next seven-year EU research programme, FP10, is being crafted, from the EU institutions and stakeholders, to the budget battle and potential sticking points

The latest step in negotiations between Brussels and Bern opens the door for Switzerland to finally start participating in part of Horizon Europe. But there are still political hurdles to clear

Parliament disappointed with lack of progress as Hungary blocks EU seven-year budget review negotiations. Proposed cuts to R&I still on the table