Most of the funding provided by Europe when Kabul fell has run out, putting an end to many educational programmes

MEPs want to reverse cuts proposed by the Council and top up EU research and innovation spending 

Widening countries want dedicated support under the EU Competitiveness Fund. Others argue this is the role of cohesion funding

New programme seeks to boost Europe’s defence capabilities and support the modernisation of Ukraine’s defence industry

AI in Science strategy will bring “structure” to spending that rival nations lack, says Commission

As discussions begin, Council plays down lead given to finance ministers in decisions over Widening and excellence

Greater R&D investment and deployment at forefront of call for an “ambitious and forward-looking” revision to the EU Chips Act 

France Digitale calls for treaty reform to make tech and innovation a genuine shared competence between EU and member states

Industry wants funding fitted to its needs, but other says data must flow to move the whole sector forward