As EU policymakers return from the summer break, we look at key decisions that will affect the R&I community in the months ahead

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory wants new measures to help researchers pursue their ideas

Stagnant budgets have meant real terms cuts. In Framework Programme 10 there must be more money for these critical research facilities

There are three options for investing more money in Framework Programme 10, each with their own challenges

The EU tries to target R&I funding to specific goals – but doesn’t achieve the scale to compete globally. Time to choose, a former official says

The Polish MEP is expected to be confirmed as the next chair of the ITRE committee, which will draft the Parliament’s position on FP10

Europe needs to be a magnet for investment in innovation, not just an attractive place to do research

The proportion of new patents that rely on scientific breakthroughs is increasing, showing the importance of funding for basic research

The call comes as the European Commission admits the are persistent regional disparities in research and innovation performance

The Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology has ten recommendations for Framework Programme 10