UK and EU on the verge of a Brexit deal
Negotiators have moved closer to making a deal, with just a few disputes left to settle. The British prime minister is yet to sign off on the negotiators work, however.…
Start of new EC likely delayed to 1 December
The launch of the new EC is likely to be delayed by a month because the European Parliament has rejected three candidates proposed by EU governments for commissioners. The delay…
Future Government 2030+ Policy recommendations
A research project by the Joint Research Centre has published their recommendations for future governments and what we need to improve as a society. Most importantly, it includes elements to…
EU ready to grant Brexit extension
As the chances for a breakthrough in time for this week's summit are slim, there has been talk about extending Brexit beyond 31 October. The European Commission president said he…
European Academies call for excellence and fairness in Horizon Europe
All European Academies have made their suggestions on the implementation of Horizon Europe. In order to achieve better conditions for research and innovation in Europe, they would like to see…
A competitor to the European Research Council from the UK?
The UK will possibly need to create a new research funding body, in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Adrian Smith proposes that this new organisation could be run internationally…
Simpler payment rules for Horizon Europe
The European Court of Auditors says that the rules for paying staff costs in the Horizon Europe program should be simplified. The rules have been criticized in the past by…
British researchers worried about the future of UK science
Top scientists in Britain have voiced their concerns about the future of UK research after a possible no-deal Brexit. Any existing commitments are still being honored, but billions of future…
Emphasis on the importance of R&I at the European Parliament hearing
The importance of investing more in research and innovation was once again brought up at EU confirmation hearings. Johannes Hahn and Kadri Simson both said that efforts in this field,…
New wave of innovation in Europe
Anita Krohn Traaseth, member of the European Innovation Council, says that Europe is positioned to lead the next wave of innovation. This wave will mostly be focused on sustainability and…