For Yet Another Year of Excellent Research

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on European Partnerships under the next EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme (2028–2034), building on its June 2026 Position Statement.

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the evaluation of the EU Dual-Use Regulation, highlighting the need for a proportionate approach that addresses research security risks while safeguarding responsible international research collaboration.

This guidance document provides a practical framework to help research organisations strengthen and embed science communication in research cultures and across the research lifecycle.It includes principles for responsible and effective science communication, and a tool to help organisations review their approaches.

The report from the Science Europe webinar Rapid and Living Evidence Synthesis for Environmental Action: Best Practices and Next Steps, held on 27 April 2026, explores evolving approaches to evidence synthesis and their role in connecting research evidence with timely, science-informed environmental decision making. It highlights the potential of rapid and living evidence synthesis, as well as the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in the process.

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission consultation on the application of the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ (DNSH) principle under the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, calling for an approach that supports environmental sustainability while recognising the specific characteristics of research and innovation.