<ul><li>The European Union should more than double its budget for research and innovation in its next spending round, dubbed Framework Programme 10 (FP10).</li><li>A report by an expert group advises that a dramatic increase to €220bn is needed for European science to be globally competitive once again.</li><li>The experts recommend setting up an experimental unit for disruptive innovation programs, simplifying funding applications, and fostering better international collaborations.</li><li>The report highlights the need for a transformative agenda in FP10, focusing on competitive excellence, industrial competitiveness, societal challenges, and research ecosystem.</li></ul>

EU must double its science budget to remain competitive, warns report

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