Funding fights, new legislation for research and publishing developments are all to come

As the door closes on 2024, attention turns to what the next 12 months have in store for European research.

This year, we are likely to see discussions around the shape of the next framework programme—and the budget it needs—moving up a gear. There will also be plenty to watch as the new commissioners get to work, while legislation on the European Research Area is likely to cause a stir.