The Commission’s proposal to reform the Widening programme is welcomed, but clarity is needed on the criteria to be used

Geographical distribution of funds is emerging as a key topic in negotiations over Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund

Calls for data sovereignty intensify in the face of heightened uncertainty in US

In an exclusive interview, Maria Leptin goes over the debates and issues that will define the future of the EU’s basic research funder

Maria Leptin worries standardised processes will put the funder in an administrative straitjacket

The Commission’s new strategy is encouraging, but its success will depend on capital mobilisation

The Commission proposal of a €10.5 billion researcher training budget for 2028-34 falls well short of demand, as fund records 65% spike in applications

Commission president ties tech sovereignty to Europe’s future security in state of the union address