But top advisor Manuel Heitor thinks his idea of expert councils to steer collaborative research will win political support in the end

Balancing the books at the end of the programme will not stop immediate damage to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, observers say

Observers suggest the delay could be due to disagreements between the Commission directorates handling research and innovation policy.

But the proposed budget increase for the European Research Council is insufficient, Leptin says

Brussels and New Delhi ramp up cooperation on digital public infrastructure, but differences remain, such as on AI regulation.

High demand means that only 2.8% of applicants will receive ARPA-style European Innovation Council funding

Lead MEPs publish their draft reports on next Horizon Europe programme, rejecting Commission plans for more top-down control.

Voluntary model contracts could boost researcher mobility and set standards for career development, says Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva

Leadership is one area where well-intentioned strategies are in place, but are often not put into daily use.

Virtual research collaboration hub will help researchers from Gaza develop their skills and find project partners in Europe

EU governments have key questions to resolve if agreement on the next EU research programme is to be reached in May.

Some want reproachment with Beijing, but others in Europe are wary of rekindling research and technology collaboration.

The European Commission is mulling over a plan to reshuffle Horizon Europe funding for 2026-27 to finance policy priorities and plug a biodiversity funding gap.

EU leaders call for urgent action on strategic technologies at industry summit, but remain divided over approach

The groundbreaking inquiry follows a complaint from a Polish company that the use of AI to evaluate its EIC bid was unfair.

Geopolitical imperatives should not give the Commission the right to move funding at its discretion, Lewandowski says

Budget amendment from Hungarian MEP Tamás Deutsch would end support for research on gender, Islam and far-right extremism

Science leaders in Europe and Canada say international cooperation must go on amid geopolitical turmoil. At the same time, Europe and like-minded countries should continue to enhance and diversify international partnerships.

The future success of European research and innovation rests not on the structure of the next Horizon Europe or the new Competitiveness Fund (ECF), but on the continent’s capability to scale cutting edge technologies across borders.

With both powers wary of Chinese and US dependence, joint work on green technology and digital platforms is increasingly attractive.

Here’s how EU research participation rules are changing, starting this year.

Swiss teams, researchers from developing countries, and eligible European partners invited to bid

Fund designed to help EU start-ups grow is expected to make its first investments this summer “at the latest,” Zaharieva tells Davos.

Donald Trump pulls the country out of climate bodies, history organisations, and even a roads research group

Tokyo has pledged €6.6 million to fund activities this year. But questions remain over participation levels and awareness of the programme in Japan

A formal deal will be signed in 2026, the European Commission says