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Michael Schöllhorn re-elected as BDLI President

The German Aerospace Industries Association announced that Schöllhorn was unanimously confirmed as president at the constitutive meeting in Stuttgart on Thursday.

By Gabriel Bub

Incoming AWI head Hajo Eicken still sees some room for optimism in the US climate research budget.

Hajo Eicken, the incoming head of AWI, wants to work more closely with partners in medium-sized countries in response to the US government’s anti-research policies. At the same time, he still sees a small glimmer of hope in the US climate research budget.

By Nico Beckert

Christine Falken-Großer new managing director of BEE

By Kai Schöneberg

Christoph Bals to leave Germanwatch after 34 years

By Redaktion Table

Thomas Erndl – CSU military service negotiator with ties to his hometown

The defense policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group had to negotiate hard over the Military Service Act in 2025. A successor law could come as early as 2026 if there are not enough volunteers. At the same time, Erndl is dealing with smaller issues in the local council of his Bavarian hometown.

By Gabriel Bub

Louise Yeung to implement Mamdani’s climate pledges in New York

She studied urban planning at MIT and previously worked on the campaign team of Trump nemesis Mamdani. As Chief Climate Officer, Louise Yeung is now tasked with curbing the effects of global warming in the largest US city.

By Kai Schöneberg

Sonia Seneviratne – Climate scientist receives DBU Environmental Award

Climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne has been awarded the German Federal Environmental Foundation’s (DBU) Environmental Award. The professor, who is also active in civil society, is one of Switzerland’s most renowned climate scientists.

By Priscilla Imboden