In planning its next R&I programmes, the EU must focus on strengthening science and tech ecosystems – growth engines of the economy

The 60 current research partnerships may need streamlining to deliver the ‘strategic realignment’ Europe needs today 

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

Technology is no ‘magic wand.’ Insights are needed from other disciplines to make it relevant for citizens and to boost competitiveness

As they look to contribute to EU competitiveness, the Commission is finalising 2025 calls that point research infrastructures in this direction 

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

Commission’s Clean Planet chief expects simplified partnership in Horizon Europe’s successor, as collaborative research faces an uncertain future

An analysis of position papers from 7 member states in central and eastern Europe points to divergent views on Framework Programme 10

Commissioner-designate seen as advocate for more independence in EU research programming and a strong voice for increasing R&I investment