As uncertainty mounts over the structure of the next EU research programme, Zaharieva says the final plan will come out in July

As the struggle intensifies over the future of the Framework Programme, polls suggest EU research isn’t seen as a strength

But longer term support for research into societal divisions is still lacking, experts say

Coordinated statement adds to pressure for European Commission to reveal its plans for the next research Framework Programme

Influential MEP Christian Ehler adds his voice to companies calling for dedicated R&D funding in FP10

Position papers from five countries indicate great diversity of opinion over how the EU should organise and structure the Widening programme after 2027 

Research ministers endorse a “self-standing” Framework Programme, but are silent on measures to close Europe’s research and innovation gap