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Viewpoint: ‘responsible research and innovation’ policies in Horizon 2020 don’t often translate into action, a new study shows. A broader, deeper effort is needed

COVID-19 has elevated, but also exposed scientists. Politicians want clarity, but it’s crucial to explain what is known, unknown and unknowable, says Rolf-Dieter Heuer, chair of the EU group of chief scientific advisers

Science Europe calls for the European Commission’s recovery package in Horizon Europe to be extended beyond 2024

The Labour Party’s Josianne Cutajar argues for broad investment in skills, and giving citizens more say in EU spending

Lega’s Paolo Borchia MEP argues that until there’s a recovery from COVID-19, big plans such as the Green Deal should be shelved

Two MEPs, from either end of the political spectrum, give their views on what the post-coronavirus budget should look like

Economic distancing will follow physical distancing as governments seek to increase resilience and strategic autonomy

The urgent need is to contain the pandemic, but COVID-19 also highlights the need for action in the longer term to ensure Europe’s health sovereignty

As COVID-19 so starkly illustrates, supply chain automation is not proof against a slump in demand. But it’s become clear automated demand chains have helped maintain market activity, and could protect our economies in future crises

While providing a good framework, more work is needed to address five priorities for ensuring the successful lifting of lockdown measures.