While stressing research across borders remains crucial, European universities now acknowledge that cooperation is not always an unalloyed good that transcends geopolitics
Digital Services Act will force big tech companies to put more effort into policing the content of their social media platforms. But researchers fear there may be unintended consequences for open science
Regulatory sandboxes enable innovators to test out legal aspects of services in advance of market launch, especially in fintech. A new EU initiative aims to support cross-border testing - but there are criticisms
Horizon Europe rapporteur and the newly elected chair of European Parliament’s science think tank outlines his plans for scientific advice, academic freedom and scholars at risk
As Russia wages war in Ukraine, NATO has fleshed out plans for a network of technology accelerators and test labs, paired with a €1B venture fund. The push to promote private sector innovation marks an almost ‘revolutionary’ shift
The government hopes public and private investments in new centre will help Bulgaria reverse brain drain and make the capital city Sofia a top destination for computer scientists
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