Absence of basic research from new competitiveness strategy worries universities, but fears for ERC lessen

Draft Competitiveness Compass calls for a more strategic EU research budget and hints at European Research Council realignment

At long last, Swiss researchers will have near full access to the EU programme. But a 2028 referendum could scupper FP10 participation 

A deal to allow the country to rejoin is expected this week. But scientists will have to campaign for it to be ratified by voters

MEPs say funding for translational research in Pillar 2 should not be cut in favour of basic research or funding for innovation scale-up

Closing the innovation gap with the US and China is her first ambition – but speech is light on new details

The draft report says four councils should set strategic direction of the next Framework Programme