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Chemistry World April 27, 2015 Ned Stafford	European parliament refuses to back diversion of research cash Key European parliament committees have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to divert euro 2.7 billion of research funding to help finance a new EU-wide economic stimulus package.
Chemistry World December 4, 2014 Ned Stafford	Plan to divert EU research cash into investment fund gets chilly response from scientists The proposal would see the money moved from Horizon 2020 into a new investment fund to bolster Europe's economy and create jobs.
Chemistry World February 25, 2015 Matthew Gunther	Nobel laureates warn on European science funding cuts A letter has been sent by 27 Nobel laureates to Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president, criticizing the proposed budget cuts.
Chemistry World June 28, 2013 Helen Carmichael	European research funding deal on the Horizon The informal accord, reached on 25 June, just days before the end of the Irish presidency of the EU, offers a helping hand to scientists from poorer member states, in an attempt to balance the program's 'focus on excellence.'
Chemistry World November 28, 2012 Ned Stafford	Scientists come together to fight EU budget cuts As politicians continue to debate sharp reductions to the next seven year EU budget, scientists are joining together and loudly urging political leaders to keep their budgetary knives away from research funding.
Chemistry World October 28, 2015 Ned Stafford	Falling Horizon success rates worry research community The report from the European commission has caused concern among the continent's university and business research community and EU officials.
Chemistry World February 28, 2014 Patrick Walter	Europe suspends Swiss research status in immigration row An immigration spat has led the European commission to suspend Switzerland's participation as a full member of the EU's research and education programs.
Chemistry World December 5, 2011 Ned Stafford	Europe plans large cash injection for research Horizon 2020 has been crafted to emphasize cooperation between academic researchers and business with the goal of 'turning scientific breakthroughs into innovative products and services'.
Chemistry World September 23, 2014 Anthony King	Swiss readmitted to Europe's huge science program Switzerland has been readmitted to part of the EU's huge science program, but this may be only temporary.
Chemistry World February 20, 2014 Angeli Mehta	Immigration battle set to freeze Swiss out of European research The EU has suspended negotiations with Switzerland on the Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ research and education programs after the Swiss government said it could not sign an agreement to open its borders to immigrants from the EU's newest member -- Croatia.
Chemistry World February 6, 2014 Patrick Walter	Clouds on the horizon for UK science The UK needs to up its game to keep up with the rest of the continent when it comes to science, Europe's research chief has said.
Chemistry World July 1, 2013 Mico Tatalovic	Croatian scientists hope to capitalize on EU membership Croatian scientists secured their first two prestigious European Research Council grants in the last eight months.
Chemistry World July 24, 2012 Nuala Moran	Plan to tackle EU funding disparity The final shape of the 80 billion euro Horizon 2020 research fund continues to be a bone of contention among budgetary conservatives and poorer member states that fear that they won't see any of this money.
Chemistry World February 27, 2008 Arthur Rogers	European Institute of Technology to Open in 2010 A flurry of activity in Brussels and Strasbourg has cleared the way for a 2010 launch of the European Institute of Technology (EIT).
Chemistry World December 21, 2012 Ned Stafford	Top academics targeted in scheme to boost poorer European regions The European commission has launched a new pilot project to help 'attract outstanding academics' to universities or institutions in less developed regions of Europe.
Chemistry World July 19, 2011 Ned Stafford	Commission Task Force Recommends Shake up of ERC A European Commission task force charged with evaluating the operating structure of the European Research Council has concluded that, although the Council has performed well in its first five years, changes are needed to improve its flexibility and efficiency.
Chemistry World December 1, 2006 Arthur Rogers	EU Approves 54 Billion Euro Science Plan The European Parliament has finally approved the Seventh Framework Research Program, which promises to distribute 54 billion euro of science funding over the next seven years.
Chemistry World July 29, 2015 Matthew Gunther	Switzerland R&D spending falls after Horizon 2020 cash freeze This check on Swiss research collaboration on EU-funded projects was in response to a vote that limited EU immigration from other member states.
Chemistry World September 12, 2014 Emma Stoye	Juncker names new science commissioner Portuguese secretary of state Carlos Moedas has been named as the next European commissioner for research, science and innovation by commission president-elect Jean-Claude Juncker, who has announced his new team for the commission.
Chemistry World April 30, 2010 Sarah Houlton	EU research faces radical overhaul The European Commission has responded to calls from researchers to cut red tape in EU funding processes and has also proposed radical changes to EU research funding policies, moving towards linking payment to results.
Chemistry World July 20, 2010 Ned Stafford	Cash boost for EU research The European Commission has revealed details of its largest investment in research and innovation to date, announcing a funding package worth 6.4 billion ( 5.4 billion).
Chemistry World April 5, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Update: Europe Tightens Fluorinated Gas Restrictions A furious row between the European Parliament and the European Commission has stalled plans for further restrictions on use of fluorinated gases in the European Union.
Chemistry World July 31, 2013 Nuala Moran	Threat to Israeli participation in EU science program Israel's continued participation in EU research programs has been thrown into doubt by new guidelines that aim to prevent money from the bloc going to any institutions or R&D activities in the occupied territories.
Chemistry World June 29, 2006 Arthur Rogers	EU Research Funding Faces Ethical Objection The EU's 37.6 billion pound FP7 funding program cleared first reading in the European Parliament, but now risks becoming mired in conflict over embryology issues.
Pharmaceutical Executive August 1, 2013	Pharma Bids for European Funding in New Research Program The euro 70 billion budget is still subject to final agreement on the European Union's overall spending plans for 2014-2020.
Chemistry World September 27, 2007 Arthur Rogers	European Institute Gets Green Light From MEPs Doubts persist over how the newly blessed European Institute of Technology will be funded. But already, EU member states are beginning to clamour for the kudos - and cash - they might attract by hosting the EIT governing board.
Chemistry World December 11, 2015 Anthony King	All boats to be lifted by Irish science strategy A new science strategy crafted by the Irish government is promising to boost national research funding to 2.5% of GNP, up from 1.8%, by 2020.
Chemistry World June 25, 2008 Sean Milmo	EU pesticide threat A fight is brewing in Europe over tighter controls of pesticides - which crop protection companies are warning will cut crop yields and push up the price of food.
Chemistry World April 25, 2014 Anthony King	Uncertainty dogs Swiss science in EU immigration row Swiss science is still in limbo after an immigration spat in February that saw Brussels freeze out the country from EU research and education programs.
Chemistry World May 23, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Budget Shortfall Threatens FP7 An agreement on European Union budgets signed on May 17 confirms that EU research investment between 2007 and 2013 will fall 20 billion euros short of the 67.8 billion euros suggested by the European commission.
Chemistry World July 17, 2015 Ned Stafford	Despair and anger among Greek scientists at universities' finances The mood among Greek scientists, who in recent years have endured sharp budget cuts, remains mostly sombre, angry and hopeless.
Chemistry World October 4, 2013 Michele Catanzaro	Spanish science's sustainability still in doubt, despite increased funding A proposed 3.61% increase in Spain's science budget for 2014 after four years of cuts has been met with disappointment by representatives of the country's scientific community.
Chemistry World October 27, 2009 Sarah Houlton	ERC overhaul in wake of review The European Commission has responded to heavy criticism of the European Research Council by pledging to streamline its peer review process and hire a 'distinguished scientist' to run the agency.
Chemistry World December 2, 2013 Maria Burke	Compromise puts Israel on course to join Europe's science program Israel and the EU have resolved the diplomatic dispute that looked set to shut out Israeli research universities and technology companies from Europe's flagship science program.
Chemistry World June 2, 2010 Leila Sattary	Universities face hard years ahead A new report warns that widespread cuts being made to higher education funding across Europe is likely to impact the quality of European teaching and research for years to come.
Chemistry World December 11, 2008 Saffina Rana	EU coordinates research on measurement standards A new European metrology research program with an overall budget of at least 400 million could be underway by the end of 2009.
Chemistry World June 3, 2008	'European Partnership for Researchers' gets a lukewarm response Some observers say the proposal to create a single labor market for scientists that transcends national boundaries stands little chance of being implemented.
Chemistry World Ned Stafford	ERC concludes first phase of advanced grants The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the final cash handouts from its first ever 'Advanced Grants' competition, worth a total of 542 million, and launched the competition's second phase of funding.
Chemistry World October 11, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Controversy Continues as Reach Nears Completion With deadlines looming for final agreement on the planned European Union system of registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals, the European Parliament's Environment Committee is pushing for further amendments.
Chemistry World November 15, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Mercury Legislation Rises Then Falls Plans for EU restrictions on mercury have been thrown into confusion by European Parliament moves to exempt small firms that make and repair barometers.
Chemistry World March 17, 2010 Ned Stafford	Ditch the paperwork, say researchers Thousands of frustrated researchers have signed a petition calling for change to the European Union's funding processes, criticising the current system as untrusting, complicated and riddled with cumbersome financial and administrative regulations.
Chemistry World December 10, 2015 Emma Stoye	Former Carlsberg chemist to join ERC as new vice president The European Research Council has named Klaus Bock, a Danish organic chemist, as a new vice president.
Chemistry World October 25, 2007 Sean Milmo	New EU Legislation Would 'Ban 90 Per Cent of Insecticides' Agrochemical producers have warned that amendments to new European Union legislation on pesticides will lead to a drastic reduction in the crop protection agents available to farmers if they become law.
Chemistry World August 12, 2008	EU Plans to Share More Science Funds and Facilities The new 'Joint Programming' initiative aims to reduce the duplication of research efforts by scientists in EU member states through shared multinational funding pots that would be open to scientists from all participating countries.
BusinessWeek October 11, 2004 James Mehring	European Union: Sending The Wrong Signal To Business Recently proposed measures intended to protect workers' health and safety could also be a competitive drag for the EU.
Chemistry World June 19, 2014 Ned Stafford	EU plan to let member states decide on GM The European council of environment ministers would allow member states to go it alone and ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops.
Chemistry World November 23, 2011 Ned Stafford	Cuts threaten autonomy at EU universities The ongoing economic crisis is leading to university funding cuts in varying degrees across much of Europe, with 'financial matters' the 'most pressing challenges faced by universities today.
Chemistry World July 29, 2011 Ned Stafford	European Research Funding Rises 9 Per Cent Chemistry has done well in the European Commission's new funding package, up 9% from a year ago and the largest such package ever. Researchers say it is another positive step forward for the EU's innovation strategy, which will plough billions into health, energy and new materials.
Chemistry World July 12, 2006 Helen Carmichael	Finland Kick-Starts EU Innovation Agenda Time is running out to deliver the EU's seventh research framework programme (FP7), warned politicians and expert stakeholders meeting in Finland. FP7 is due to start at the beginning of 2007.