• Posted 30-Nov-2018

It’s official: Brexit deal will change but not end UK participation in European research

Brexit took a major step closer to reality Wednesday, 14th of November as the UK Cabinet backed a draft deal and EU ambassadors started reviewing the details – but for research, innovation and related issues, a series of side-deals and UK government promises are likely to ease the blow considerably.


  • Posted 30-Nov-2018

EU science leaders urge more funding, to compete internationally

The presidents of six European science organisations—informally known as the G6—are calling for larger budgets for top-quality scientific research, as a way to boost European competitiveness and cooperation.


  • Posted 30-Nov-2018

ECA Reports on the European Research Joint Undertakings Published

Τhe European Court of Auditors (ECA) published its annual reports on the EU's eight Joint Undertakings (JU) in research.


  • Posted 30-Nov-2018

MEPs limit third country access to €9.2B Digital Europe infrastructure plan

A committee of MEPs voted on November 21 to make it harder for third countries to take part in Digital Europe, the proposed €9.2 billion programme for digital infrastructure and skills.


  • Posted 29-Nov-2018

Council and Parliament Fail to Reach Agreement on 2019 EU Budget

Following a three-week conciliation period, the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament failed to reach an agreement on the 2019 EU budget.