“Science Connects” campaign
Under this motto, the five major mathematical and natural science societies join forces:
to take part in joint initiatives time and again. Together, the societies named above represent more than 130,000 members.
What unites us is the awareness that those working in science bear a particularly high degree of responsibility for shaping all aspects of human life. As representatives of our disciplines, we bring together stakeholders from across the board in a community based on responsibility and shared values, and commit ourselves to standing up for freedom, tolerance, truthfulness and dignity in science. We are convinced that scientific findings are an essential prerequisite for being able to meet the challenges of the future. Facts must form the basis of political and social debates. This requires free scientific discourse conducted with rational arguments.
We want to send a signal in favour of openness to the world and hospitality. In a global, pluralistic world, international contacts between scientists promote research and development, thereby benefiting everyone. Scientists from all over the world bring knowledge and culture and invigorate universities and research institutions in Germany and Europe. We therefore resolutely oppose all protectionist restrictions and restrictions targeting specific groups that make it more difficult for people to work scientifically in another country.