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EU-Israel Association Agreement still under scrutiny
The EU-Israel Association Agreement sets the framework for broad-based cooperation, which also includes Israel’s association with “Horizon Europe”. However, due to the situation in the Gaza Strip, the agreement is currently under scrutiny.
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Building Bridges – Meeting of Minerva and Max Planck Alumni in Berlin
From 30 June to 1 July 2025, Max Planck Alumni and former Minerva Fellows met for the first time at this year’s Max Planck Alumni Symposium in Berlin.
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From Enemy to Fellow Human Being – German-Israeli research team develops approach against social division
A recent psychological study by the University of Trier and the Open University of Israel demonstrates how increasing affective polarisation can be mitigated.
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Labs at Weizmann Institute destroyed by Iranian attack
Some of the laboratories at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have been completely destroyed by Iranian missiles. There were no casualties.
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100 years Hebrew University of Jerusalem – congratulations and signs of solidarity
The President of the Conference of Science Ministers and HRK the President congratulate the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on its 100th anniversary in difficult times.
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Water Research fosters cooperation: 3 research projects present their results
Despite difficult political conditions, scientific cooperation is possible to develope effective solutions to water scarcity in the Middle East. Researchers from Germany, Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories have recently presented their cooperation project results.
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Ceremony at Leopoldina to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations
This year, the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Israel are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Of particular importance were the scientific and cultural contacts that paved the way for official relations. To celebrate the anniversary, a ceremony was held at the Leopoldina on 26 May 2025.
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German- Israeli Water Technology Cooperation – Call for Proposals 2025
New call for proposals regarding German-Israeli research and development projects in the field of water technology within the framework of the BMFTR-MOST cooperation. Deadlines: 12 (Israel) and 19 (Germany) August 2025.
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German university medicine and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre (Ichilov) intensify research exchange
As part of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel, officially sealed on 12 May 1965, German University Medicine (DHM), the Network of University Medicine (NUM) and the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) are announcing a new forward-looking collaboration in the field of medical research.
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Dorothee Bär is the new Minister of Research, Technology and Space
Dorothee Bär is the new Minister of Research, Technology and Space. Federal President Steinmeier appointed her as federal minister on 6 May 2025.
