From gender-based violence to digital excesses, the Commission is making threats to democracy a top research topic

It will become the most repressive country yet to associate to the programme

Switzerland’s Federal Council has signed off an agreement that will allow it to rejoin the EU’s research Framework Programme

Draft plans give details on new actions for Widening participation in Horizon Europe, including a pilot research management facility

As the struggle intensifies over the future of the Framework Programme, polls suggest EU research isn’t seen as a strength

But longer term support for research into societal divisions is still lacking, experts say

While many are keen on the programme, complaints remain about Commission transparency, financial terms and restricted calls