Federal Research Minister affected: Serious allegations against the Ministry of Research Department

In diesem Artikel wird auf die schweren Vorwürfe gegen Bundesforschungsministerin Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) eingegangen, die besagen, dass es in ihrem Ministerium eine Prüfung gab, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern Mittel für Forschungsprojekte entziehen zu wollen, weil sie sich kritisch zur Räumung einer propalästinensischen Besetzungsaktion geäußert haben. Es wird auch betont, dass die Streichung von Forschungsgeldern als disziplinarische Maßnahme ein Verstoß gegen das Grundrecht der Wissenschaftsfreiheit wäre. Zudem wird auf die Wichtigkeit hingewiesen, dass Hochschulen gegen Antisemitismus vorgehen und ihre Studierenden und Mitarbeiter*innen vor Anfeindungen schützen müssen.
This article deals with the serious allegations against Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP), which states that there was an examination in her ministry to want to deprive scientists for research projects because they have critically commented on the evacuation of a propalestinian filling campaign. It is also emphasized that the cancellation of research funds as a disciplinary measure would be a violation of the fundamental right of freedom of science. It is also important to point out that universities have to act against anti -Semitism and to protect their students and employees from hostility.
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There are serious allegations against Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) that her ministry wanted to withdraw research funds because scientists are said to have critically commented on the evacuation of a propalestinian occupation. These allegations have led to an argument about freedom of science. The deletion of research funds as a disciplinary measure would be a clear violation of the fundamental right of freedom of science. The minister should now manage personally on these allegations.

Regardless of these allegations, it is important that universities counteract anti -Semitism and all students and employees are protected from hostility.

Various measures have been taken in Berlin in recent years to protect freedom of science. An important historical reference in Berlin is the time of National Socialism when scientists were pursued and excluded due to their political beliefs. This dark time has led to the fact that freedom of science is considered an indispensable good today.

The following table lists some events and initiatives that were taken in Berlin to promote freedom of science:

| Year | Event /initiative |
| –– | —————- |
| 1933 | Seizure of power of the National Socialists, persecution of Jewish and politically different scientists |
| 1945 | At the end of the Second World War, Berlin universities will be rebuilt |
| 2005 | Foundation of the "Freedom of Science" initiative in Berlin |
| 2019 | Farewell to the Berlin University Act under the motto "Free Science, Free Society" |

These events show that Berlin is aware of the importance of freedom of science and takes measures to protect them.

The current allegations against Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, however, throw a shadow on this effort. It remains to be seen how the minister comments on the allegations and what consequences from this will result. However, it is important that freedom of science is still considered an indispensable good and protected to ensure free research and teaching.


Source: ver.di combined service union/ots

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In diesem Artikel wird auf die schweren Vorwürfe gegen Bundesforschungsministerin Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) eingegangen, die besagen, dass es in ihrem Ministerium eine Prüfung gab, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern Mittel für Forschungsprojekte entziehen zu wollen, weil sie sich kritisch zur Räumung einer propalästinensischen Besetzungsaktion geäußert haben. Es wird auch betont, dass die Streichung von Forschungsgeldern als disziplinarische Maßnahme ein Verstoß gegen das Grundrecht der Wissenschaftsfreiheit wäre. Zudem wird auf die Wichtigkeit hingewiesen, dass Hochschulen gegen Antisemitismus vorgehen und ihre Studierenden und Mitarbeiter*innen vor Anfeindungen schützen müssen.
This article deals with the serious allegations against Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP), which states that there was an examination in her ministry to want to deprive scientists for research projects because they have critically commented on the evacuation of a propalestinian filling campaign. It is also emphasized that the cancellation of research funds as a disciplinary measure would be a violation of the fundamental right of freedom of science. It is also important to point out that universities have to act against anti -Semitism and to protect their students and employees from hostility.

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