In addition to energy policy, Bär announced that the next scientific year will prioritize women’s health. She noted that Germany prides itself on scientific leadership yet still lags behind developed nations in certain biomedical areas. Bär criticized the current medical paradigm for its heavy reliance on male‑centric research, arguing that therapies and diagnostics often fail to account for gender‑specific conditions. She highlighted disorders such as endometriosis and lipoedema as examples of diseases that remain inadequately studied. Bär maintains that had these illnesses affected men, the research community would likely have made markedly different progress, underscoring the urgent need for more inclusive research practices.
Minister Bär Pledges First Fusion Reactor and Boosts Women’s Research for Energy Future
