Important changes at the European Parliament Research and Industry committee
More than a half of the ITRE could change after the next European elections in May. While some MEPs do not want to run as candidates, some others do not…
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session, at parliament in London, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Theresa May’s gamble: the compromise with the Labour Party
After multiple failures and the impossibility to get support from the "hard-brexiters" of her own party, Theresa May is seeking for a compromise with the Labour Party. It will not…
“More money available for Defence”
The EU plans on investing €13 billion in European Defence from 2021. Often forgotten and ignored, the European research on Defence will then benefit from incentives for SMEs and Universities…
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New Brexit agreement rejected
Four proposals of agreement about the exit of the country from the European Union have been rejected this Monday during the UK Parliament Votes. Mrs Theresa May will hold a…
EU invests EUR 540 million to boost cutting-edge research
Senior scientists across Europe will use these EU funded grants to explore their most daring research ideas. Their work could answer some of today's pressing questions, such as how to…
EU flags in front of European Commission building in Brussels
What can we expect for Horizon Europe in the near future?
EU lawmakers have reached a major agreement on Horizon Europe but it is still nowhere near confirmed, as key details such as the budget, foreign participation, and the new missions,…
Why the European elections matter for science
Eurosceptics are forecast to make major gains in the elections. The expected clash of values will have ramifications for research funding - even if it’s an issue far from many…