"Tearing off the brakes" - Federal Research Minister Baer sets ambitious agenda for her role
Research Minister Bär emphasizes her initiatives
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy link In her inaugural speech at the CDU economic conference in Berlin, the new Federal Research Minister Dorothee Baer expressed a strong desire to accelerate the transfer of research findings into practical applications, stating, "We've been driving with the handbrake on for too long. That needs to change now."
Baer emphasized her commitment to basic research and the protection of academic freedoms, yet made it clear that she intends to actively push for the application of research, rather than just its generation.
Her ambitious vision is highlighted by her early emphasis on key objectives, one of which includes addressing the long-standing question, "When will the first German woman finally walk on the moon?" Given that the Ministry of Research now encompasses Technology and Aerospace, Baer seems poised for a leading role in advancing Germany's capabilities in these areas.
Found buoyed by the prospect of her new challenge, Baer declared herself eager and smitten with the notion of success.
It's worth noting that these proclaimed priorities of Baer's could conceivably revolve around typical responsibilities of a research minister, such as:
- Research Transfer: Facilitating collaboration between academia, industry, and government to translate research findings into practical applications, fostering innovation and boosting economic growth.
- Space Exploration: Promoting initiatives that further Germany's space exploration capabilities, possibly including efforts to dispatch a German astronaut to the moon.
- International Cooperation and Innovation: Encouraging global cooperation in space research and technology, funding emerging technologies, and fostering STEM education to ensure a skilled workforce for future space missions.
Though specific goals regarding a German woman's journey to the moon are not outlined in publicly accessible sources, these speculative areas represent potential focus areas that might be in line with the Ministry's broad remit.
In adherence to her ambitious agenda, Federal Research Minister Baer may implement a community policy that fosters vocational training programs in science, space-and-astronomy, and technology, with a focus on preparing the next generation of qualified professionals. This could potentially lead to the realization of the long-held aspiration of a German woman embarking on a voyage to the moon.
