Lisa Paus

What role does artificial intelligence play in the creation - and countering - of disinformation?   Lutz Güllner, head of Division for Information Integrity at the European External Action Service, provides his perspective in the latest episode of our #Disinformation and #Democracy series.

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How should the European #GreenDeal 🌱🇪🇺 be reformed to secure support for this project of century? In this blogpost for IDDRI, I discuss the EU's initiatives to boost its #competitiveness and to build up its #resilience and argue for focusing on #emissionstrading as the core instrument for #climate protection. https://lnkd.in/d6-NDhBZ

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So proud that the research network #UbiQancer "Functionalising Ubiquitin system against cancer" is now supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation as transregio research network #TRR387. 👏 #UbiQancer will be funded with € 18 M for the next four years. The CRC/TRR is coordinated by Technical University of Munich (speaker: Prof. @Florian Bassermann) with The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg and Goethe University Frankfurt as co-applicant universities, and Kiel University and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Helmholtz Munich, and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried being involved as partners. The CRC/TRR aims to develop #innovative therapeutic strategies by a better understanding of the role of protein #ubiquitination in cancer. Scientists within the network wish to gain a mechanistic understanding of aberrant ubiquitin-dependent processes in specific #tumour types: AML, B-cell neoplasms, non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer. The CRC/TRR strives to establish a comprehensive exploratory hub for the discovery and functionalization of relevant vulnerabilities, and to seize this knowledge for the development of compounds against validated ubiquitin-related targets and the development of PROTACs (proteolysis targeting chimera) against oncoproteins that evade direct inhibition. From Frankfurt side, Institute of Biochemistry II (IBC2) Directors Ivan Đikić and Stefan Mueller have been heavily involved in conceptualizing the program. “In Frankfurt, the foundation for establishing this CRC/TRR was laid by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst-funded ProLOEWE project Ub-Net”, explains Ivan Đikić. “The LOEWE network not only enabled us to generate relevant foundational data, but also kicked off the establishment of technological platforms which have become critical for projects within the CRC/TRR. Moreover this is a continuation of successful funding by HMWK in diversifying cancer research in Frankfurt via the #LOEWE Center Frankfurt Cancer Institute (#FCI)”. Ivan Đikić represents Frankfurt together with Christian Münch, Director of the Institute of Systems Medicine, in the CRC/TRR’s steering board. Besides Đikić, Müller and Münch, IBC2 scientists Anja Bremm, Manuel Kaulich and Alexandra Stolz are participating as well as GU colleagues Florian Büttner, Katharina Imkeller, Stefan Knapp and Eugen Proschak. So proud and happy as together with PROXIDRUGS – a BMBF-funded Cluster4Future we will be able to maximise the impact of new #Ubiquitin discoveries to fight #cancer. Many thx to all UbiQancer members for this success particularly the current speaker Florian Bassermann. I would also like to reflect to the visionary team of Martin Eilers, Florian Bassermann, Stefan Mueller and myself who set up this original concept 6 years ago. 😀 https://lnkd.in/ePUiW89x

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Another great article by Knut Möller about the value of exchange programs in confronting populism and polarization and to convey democratic values and strengthen civic engagement. Ich stimme ihn vollig zu! "The harsher social climate in Germany and in many other countries also affects the work of exchange organizations. And these can make a special contribution: In our programs, it is possible to learn that it is possible to understand and communicate with people with different values and a different cultural imprint. We have a responsibility to mobilize this potential and make learning opportunities accessible to all young people. This applies above all to those involved in long-term, individual student exchanges, which were launched as a civic education project. The one-year exchange programs were developed in the post-war period because they pursued a political goal: Re-education - overcoming the Nazi dictatorship and fascist ideology, democratizing Germany. However, sending exchange students to the USA to learn about democracy and democratic values is hardly in keeping with the times. We have yet to define the goals and content of civic education in our programs today. There is a growing awareness that the democratic order of our society cannot be taken for granted and must be defended. As exchange organizations, we have a responsibility to emphasize the third, political dimension of the learning opportunities that our programs offer. We want to convey democratic values and strengthen civic engagement." https://lnkd.in/eaMUYyHq

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📢 On 9th July 2024 you can join me and my fellow German Dods Political Intelligence colleagues for an exclusive webinar to find out more about how Germany's vote in the 2024 European elections will shape EU policy moving forward! 🇩🇪🇪🇺 Sascha Brose Vera Bibas Lorenz K. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/evJng2zA #EUelections2024 #EUparliament #GermanPolitics #EuropeanPolicy

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"Political doldrums in #Europe? What are the consequences of the European elections and the upcoming elections for the transformation agenda?" I discussed this topic yesterday at the "to do: transformation" conference 2024 of the Industriegewerkschaft IGBCE and Stiftung Arbeit und Umwelt der IGBCE. The motto of this year's conference was: Transformation is only possible democratically, in society and in the workplace. This is perfectly in line with our convictions here at Just Climate and also with the results of our milieu study. We need reliable framework conditions for employees, trade unions and companies. We need an ambitious European industrial policy that secures skilled jobs and prosperity in Europe. To achieve this, we need sufficient investment and a forward-looking structural policy. And we need interlocking with high social standards and co-determination in companies. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dBUhVgHj Thank you for having me! Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

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🗣 Looking forward to my public lecture on "Climate change as a cause of forced displacement? The complex links between global warming and migration" (in 🇩🇪) ❓️ The consequences of the climate crisis are already evident around the globe. Many people in Europe fear that #climate impacts such as droughts, hurricanes or floods will trigger a huge wave of refugees from Africa or parts of Asia towards the "old continent" in the near future. But what do we actually know about the effects of global warming on forced #displacement and #migration? What findings can be derived from research into these connections - and what do these findings mean for politics and (global) society? 🕔 03.06.2024 - 6 pm The lecture evening takes place on the occasion of the opening of the interactive exhibition "Climate Change and forced disolacement" developed/supported by EXIL, DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt a.o. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eD9ZhcgC

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It's great that #sustainability is becoming a bigger part of the #space policy conversation, and re-entry requirements for end-of-life #satellites are a big part of that. But we need to pay more attention to the atmospheric effects of this. In a new article, Patrick Flamm, Urs Schäfer-Rolffs, Claudia Stolle, Vitali Braun and I try to get a handle on what could become a problem. Currently, the mesospheric effects of satellite re-entry is negligible, but with satellite populations expected to grow hugely, is this going to last? We call for further research to overcome the "atmosphere-blindness" of the space sustainability conversation. Here's our brief article in The Anthropocene Review. It's #openaccess and we'd love it if you shared it. https://lnkd.in/eARHyzGG

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The ComPAct conference “A growth enhancing public administrative space” kicks off tomorrow. As inspiration, here is an overview of the ComPAct Implementation Plan. In a way we are starting the conversation about reducing administrative burdens to help complete the EU single market for services but in fact the ultimate aim is to completely (digitally) transform how public administrations are organised with the user at the centre of the process. 3⃣pillars, 2⃣5⃣actions, 7⃣1⃣ activities and 1⃣6⃣1⃣ specific tasks to modernise public administrations. Do not miss our conference tomorrow to learn more about the #ComPAct implementation plan and how it will shape the future of public administration! 📌 europa.eu/!RwmvxT Judit Rozsa Nathalie Berger Mina Shoylekova Nicole Donkers Mauro Tommasi Andrea Renda Hannes Astok Christian Roques Mario Nava János Bertok Gabriela Ramos Ben Butters

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In my latest German Council on Foreign Relations memo, I argue that #Germany must initiate a system-wide risk analysis as well as identify and remove risky #Chinese technologies, such as #Hikvision surveillance cameras at the BER - Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Follow this link to the paper in German: http://on.dgap.org/3QpYLu3

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Marlene Engelhorn's initiative to redistribute her inherited wealth exemplifies a bold move towards addressing economic inequality in Austria. By entrusting a citizens' council to decide the fate of €25 million, she highlights the importance of participatory democracy in wealth distribution. Engelhorn's stance underscores the societal role in creating and sustaining wealth, urging political action on wealth and inheritance taxes. Her actions challenge the status quo, advocating for fairness and shared responsibility. #WealthRedistribution #EconomicJustice #ParticipatoryDemocracy #SocialResponsibility #TaxReform #Austria #Inequality

Hot from the press 😊: "Trustworthy Public #Communications" just released by the European Commission Joint Research Center. A wonderful work led by Mario Scharfbillig and Laura Smillie with the support of a broad list of colleagues and experts (including yours truly). MAIN TAKEAWAYS (from Mario's post, copypasted from the main text): - better listening to citizens (not just using social media, actually engaging...!!) - is your communication goal to inform or change behaviour? be transparent about it. - use the latest science for how to influence and listen best - evaluate properly whether we achieved our outcomes - and lastly, invest more in public communicators' skills and competences. ✔ All of that is in the report, with tips and tricks for how to implement this.

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🔥 Fresh from the Press: Dive into this insightful article by Jan Krattiger (Abendzeitung München ), which delves into the topic of the Mobility (In)justice Atlas. It is a product of the research project MGeM (Mobility Justice in Metropolitan Regions; German: Mobilitätsgerechtigkeit in Metropolregionen), a part of MCube - Munich Cluster for the future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions x Technische Universität München. Explore the article to gain a deeper understanding of the subject: https://lnkd.in/daAfEz3f You can discover the Mobility (In)justice Atlas yourself via this link: https://lnkd.in/dG9WTXxy David Duran Rodas Benjamin Büttner Oliver May-Beckmann 📷 Screenshot of the article

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🥳 🇩🇪 animal welfare draft bill reached the next level on its way to becoming law! https://lnkd.in/eHeNGruc A few thoughts on the revision that was passed on to the parliament, Deutscher Bundestag from the cabinet yesterday: ☹️/🙂 The assessment is mixed between disappointment about the level of ambition and joy that an improvement in the law is finally coming.  The bill is not a great success ❗️yet❗️  However, because nothing/hardly anything had happened for decades (#shoutout to CDU Deutschlands), it is sadly still the most extensive reform project in animal protection legislation and just a low bar/benchmark to jump over ... The main improvements to the status quo are still in the draft law.  ✅ ban of only certain cruelty breeds  ✅ more efficient farm animal welfare controls using data from rendering facilities of animal products  ✅ mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses  ✅ mandatory stunning before killing of octopuses, crabs and lobsters  ✅ federal political animal advocacy officer  ✅ partial ban on tethering animals  ✅ Fight against illegal (online) animal trade  ✅ Prohibition of certain wild animals in circus However, the Cabinet draft leaves a lot of untapped potential that would have required bolder action from the Cabinet and the Minister.  ❌ continuing amputations on farm animals  ❌ continuing live animal exports  ❌ partial continuing of tethering cattle  ❌ continuing artificial stimulation using hormones from horse blood  ❌ no phase-out of animal testing  ❌ no requirements for keeping and killing insects The impression is that only the bare minimum has been addressed with this bill. That's a shame because this is a missed opportunity. After all, how often is the Animal Protection Act changed so comprehensively? (without the government being legally forced to do so...) [Rhetorical question] 😈 Additionally, the devil is in the details... in the cabinet the draft was watered down and worsened in some aspects compared to the ministry's original draft. The draft law resembles a holey Swiss cheese 🧀  - hardly any increase in punishment for cruelty and violations  - many exceptions  - long transition periods  Therefore, the change in the law will actually only bring limited and delayed practical improvements. The legally mandatory involvement of business and farmers associations has led to a deterioration here. A brief analysis of the statements shows that the concerns of civil society & animal advocacy organizations were not taken into account in the cabinet. The draft is therefore not immune to the accusation that economic and scientific interests of an animal using lobby were partially successful. ⏰ fact is that another important step has been taken yesterday. Nevertheless, there is now a tight time frame to finally pass the bill in parliament and at the same time achieve significant improvements to the draft in such a divided government... to be continued 

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something to think about: what and how you measure matters! we may think things are 'looking good' in some areas, but they aren't. at least, not everywhere and not in all respects. read (and think!) more carefully about institutional discrimination and racism in public institutions

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