Germany's researchers welcome €5-billion funding boost

By Quirin Schiermeier. Deal would extend Excellence Initiative for another 10 years.
Germany’s ruling political parties have agreed to plough €5 billion (US$5.4 billion) more into science from 2018 to 2028. The deal, announced on 16 April, is not a government commitment, but it is a strong indication that the country will continue its healthy support for scientific research. Read more...