-> Whether it is corona or the climate, in many crises and conflicts battles are being fought over better knowledge. In these disputes, scientific expertise is the trump card.
-> Rational policy is always legitimised by scientific findings. To this end, all relevant scientific voices must be heard.
-> The slogan “Follow the science!” falls short, because politics is more than just reacting to scientific data and facts. What is needed is policy advice that takes into account questions of knowledge and values.