A midterm analysis of Horizon Europe shows funding and participation are up in the Widening countries, but inequalities remain

New curbs on academic freedom mean Serbia no longer meets conditions for joining the EU, campaigners argue

A new regulation caps academic research at five hours each week, too little to hold some international grants

The biotech sector in central and eastern Europe is growing, but still needs help overcoming barriers such as access to investment

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

Widening actions could be undermined if FP10 merges with a broader Competitiveness Fund, participants say

The current approach creates “unfounded imbalances” among member states, science minister says

The region is poised to become a driving force in global growth and development. Europe’s academic community should help

Researchers in the Widening countries are getting more involved in Horizon Europe, but significant gaps remain in south-eastern Europe

Researchers want EU institutions to support protesting students and monitor the impact of corruption on science