Dorothee Bär in Haßfurt: Key technologies for Germany's future!

Dorothee Bär in Haßfurt: Key technologies for Germany's future!

Today, June 29, 2025, the new Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, visited the city of Haßfurt. Her term of office only began at the beginning of May, but Bär is already showing great commitment and enthusiasm for her new tasks. During her visit, she presented an important program specifically aimed at key technologies. Their concern is clear: research should form the strategic basis for Germany's future, as well np-coburg.de reported.

“We have to set the right course to implement the positive changes that people want,” explained Bär. Around 100 representatives from politics, administration, business, education and volunteer work gathered in the meeting room of the Haßberge district office to hear the minister. District Administrator Wilhelm Schneider organized the event and agreed with the minister's words.

Research as the key to innovation

In her speech, Bär placed particular emphasis on the effectiveness of research in practice. Your first steps in the ministry will be dedicated to innovations that will improve the daily lives of citizens. The minister promised that the federal government will intensify its efforts in the areas of artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, microelectronics, biotechnology and climate-neutral mobility. All of these technologies have the potential to advance society and thus benefit the entire population bmbf.de.

The introduction of the new games department in the ministry is particularly exciting. This is intended to take into account the role of computer games in innovation. Bär also announced that he would intensify health research, particularly with regard to incurable diseases and women's health. Strong basic research should form the basis for these developments.

Cooperation and European cooperation

The future direction of the ministry will also be shaped by the need to work closely with European partners and set high goals. The Freedom of Innovation Act is intended to help reduce bureaucracy and promote innovation processes, reports bundestag.de.

“We have to create offerings that both protect academic freedom and increase competitiveness,” demands the minister. An important planned project is the 1000 Heads Program, which is intended to specifically bring international researchers to Germany. The measures are therefore not just a question of research, but also a decisive step towards strengthening Germany as a location in international competition.