With Brexit trade deal out of the way, the fine detail – and specific terms - of how non-EU countries collaborate in the new science programme can be discussed for the first time

Open science has been at the heart of the fight-back against the virus. As other crises loom, this underlines the need for governments to avoid protectionist moves and foster collaborative international research

EU spokesman says EU has been ‘waiting over a year’ for Switzerland to back accord. 

The pandemic has both spurred on and demonstrated the value of open science, but has also exposed gaps in science policy. Now is a good time for reform, says OECD

Researchers based in the UK secure the largest number of grants as the EU’s basic research funding body hands out €8.25 million for proof-of-concept projects

There is the promise of improved access to the Chinese market for EU technology and healthcare companies, but disquiet is spreading among politicians over the terms of the new trade agreement

Switch to green hydrogen, more smart grids, extra funding for innovative start-ups are among 64 new measures announced by Trudeau government

‘Make multilateralism great again’: Europe moves to reset ties with US after bitter Trump era. But it’s not about taking sides against China, says EU foreign minister

During the country’s upcoming presidency of the EU Council one aim is to exploit ‘a unique opportunity’ to revive US relationship, Manuel Heitor, Portugal’s science minister tells Science|Business

America’s neighbour doesn’t mind losing its ‘Trump dividend’