Universities should take action against anti-Semitism
Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger is calling on universities to take decisive action against anti-Semitism after pro-Palestinian protests increased in Germany. In view of increasing pro-Palestinian protests worldwide, Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger has called on universities to take consistent action against anti-Semitism. “The extent of hatred of Israel and Jews at numerous Western universities is unbearable. […]
Party conference | Stark-Watzinger: “Debt is a sweet poison”
Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger wants to implement a new economic policy with the traffic lights. Otherwise not only prosperity would be in danger, but also democracy. As a minister, she is less often in the limelight than many cabinet colleagues, but her word carries weight within her party: Bettina Stark-Watzinger is Federal Minister for Education and […]
Countries are putting pressure on Digital Pact 2.0 for schools
What’s next with school digitalization? The federal and state governments are having difficulty negotiating costs. The Federal Ministry of Education is now being urged to present a concept. In the federal-state negotiations about a continuation of the “Digital Pact for Schools” funding program, the states are continuing to apply pressure. The current president of the […]
Digital Pact School 2.0 | Stark-Watzinger: This is how the project can succeed
The dispute over the continuation of the school digital pact is escalating. In the guest article, Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) commits to the project – and lists the conditions for the tough negotiations to succeed. Germany has a lot of catching up to do in digital education. The EU’s digital index “DESI”, for […]
Schools should prepare children for war
According to the Education Minister, schools should prepare better for crises such as pandemics or war. The relationship with the Bundeswehr should also improve. Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) sees schools as having a responsibility to prepare young people for the event of war. “Society as a whole must prepare well for crises – […]
Stark-Watzinger for civil defense exercises at schools
According to the Education Minister, schools should prepare better for crises such as pandemics or war – and develop a “relaxed relationship with the Bundeswehr”. Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger sees schools as having a responsibility to prepare young people for war. “Society as a whole must prepare well for crises – from a pandemic […]
1000 euros for needy new students
Not only those who can afford it should study. With start-up capital at the start of their studies, Ampel also wants to encourage children from low-income families to take up studies. Beginning in the fall, first-year students from poorer families will receive 1,000 euros in starting money from the state to purchase a laptop, textbooks […]
Interlinking civil and military research
Civil and military research in Germany has so far been strictly separated. Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger wants to change that. The USA and Israel demonstrated this successfully. Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) has spoken out in favor of stronger cooperation between civil and military research institutions in Germany. “As Federal Research Minister, I would […]
Stark-Watzinger insists on more federal powers
For Education Minister Stark-Watzinger, it is clear: a more uniform education system and more speed in digitalization are needed. But for this to happen, the federal government must have more say. Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger has spoken out in favor of the federal government having a greater say in education, especially in the area of […]
Politicians horrified: Reactions to Navalny’s death
After the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, numerous politicians have spoken out. Many of them blame the Kremlin for Navalny’s death. Alexei Navalny, the most prominent critic of the Russian leadership, is dead. The prison administration of the northern Russian region of Yamal announced this on Friday, as reported by the state agency […]
