The bloc spends far more of its budget on undirected, curiosity-driven research than its rivals
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The EU spends far more of its R&D budget on undirected, curiosity-driven research than any other major science power, according to a new analysis by the European Commission.
Last week, the Commission published two new reports that analyse how the bloc funds R&D compared to other countries. Shaping the future: EU R&D investments explained and https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/knowledge-publications-too……
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