Despite some progress, EU legislators were again unable to strike a hoped-for deal on the EU’s next big research programme. More talks are scheduled for 19 March.

Parliament’s rapporteurs seeking a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with the EU Council – but ‘we haven’t found the second gentleman yet’

Expert group publishes report on Europe’s future research strategy, following its year-long, “Tour d’Europe”

In an op-ed calling for European renewal, French President Emmanuel Macron gives his explicit support to the EIC, putting an end to speculation over his position

The Commission’s new ‘Task Force EIC’ would include staffers from both its research and SME agencies, as part of a major restructuring of the EU’s research organisation

EU 13 university heads say cost and complexity of winning EU grants means they can’t compete with wealthier peers. But a Commission official tells them to shape up their national support systems if they want to become more successful

The OECD says big-company spending on R&D is more important than ever. EU policy makers must resolve how to work with industry in their next R&D programme.

At Council meeting, EU member states agree on the programme’s ‘fundamental aspects’, Commissioner says. But they are still debating the details

The EU is offering new deals for countries to join its big R&D programme. Here's a rundown on the negotiating positions starting to emerge

Talent mobility can involve crossing borders – but there are lots of other ways the EU could promote movement of smart people, a Science|Business conference heard.  Targeted measures are needed in Horizon Europe