Draft 2026-27 work programme maintains focus on topics ranging from biodiversity to resilient farming

European grantees decry funding freezes and censorship of projects. The EU is watching the disruption “very carefully”

Amendments to a draft report on the next EU financial framework argue for retaining a standalone research programme after 2027

Member states, MEPs and lobbies increase opposition against restructuring EU’s research programme

Research lobbies press for a strong ERA Act, as the Commission concedes that voluntary action is “insufficient” to address structural barriers