Annual Report 2025 - Report - Page 14
Greetings from Bavaria
Lindau Is a Living Network
Markus Blume, Bavarian State Minister for Science and the Arts,
addressing Lindau’s international audience
Networking during the reception hosted by the
Bavarian State Government
Dear Countess Bernadotte, distinguished
Nobel Laureates, dear federal ministers, dear
Lindau family, welcome to this simply fantastic event – the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
This is already my fourth visit here to Lindau, and
every time it feels like a journey of discovery – a chance to
dive deeply into a new field of science and to meet some
of the brightest minds. Two things are always the same:
the wonderful setting here on Lake Constance – with
weather that, at least when it is sunny, we in the Bavarian
State Government like to take credit for – and the unique
Lindau spirit.
Lindau is more than a conference – it is a living network, a platform for passing inspiration from one generation to the next, and for crossing borders and disciplines.
That is why we in the Free State of Bavaria are so proud
to host this meeting: it perfectly aligns with our belief in
freedom and science.
Bavaria is renowned for beer, football, and the Oktoberfest, but our true strength lies in freedom and science.
As the Free State of Bavaria, we stand for the power of
science to drive transformation. What once seemed selfevident – academic freedom – is no longer a given. We
must fight for it. We cannot allow governments or leaders
to divide science into ‘good’ and ‘bad’.
Our arms are wide open to talented people from
around the world, who wish to conduct research in a
free academic environment. Together with our partners
worldwide, especially in the United States, we stand side
by side for academic freedom.
And now, before we continue this important conversation, let us enjoy some refreshments. I warmly invite
you to the Bavarian Reception on the occasion of the
74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Have a wonderful
meeting and a wonderful time in Lindau.
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