R&D groups await detail of EU’s new political cycle

Much remains to be decided despite initial agreement on top jobs and overarching priorities

The research, innovation and higher education sectors are eagerly awaiting important details of the EU’s new political cycle, following the European Parliament election.

Based on the outcome of that election, EU national leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, which is arguably the most powerful policymaking role in the EU institutions.