٠٠:٠٣:٣٨German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the Siemens Health Needs medical device factory in Erlangen on Monday. There, he met with workers and learned more about the production process.
"We have to make sure that our security is strengthened by making NATO stronger, by spending more money on defence in Germany. But in all that can be discussed politically, and we may also discuss. One thing is clear: you don't feel safer when such a war is so close," Scholz said.
He went on to say that Germany now provides most of 'anonymised and secured' health data to research companies, which is the 'most important basis for scientific progress' that can be achieved in health research.
Scholz also emphasized the significance of vocational education, as the 'entire world' envies Germany's 'dual training' system.
"Dual education is undoubtedly the most important in Germany. That is why I wish that all companies use their capacities to educate as much as possible," the head of the German government stressed.
The chancellor's visit was met with a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the factory. The protesters opposed cooperation between Germany and Israel, holding a banner that read 'Germany finances, Israel bombs'. According to the police press office, the demonstrators were from the Students for Palestine movement.
The visit to the Siemens factory was one of several stops Scholz made on Monday during his trip to Franconia. Prior to that, the chancellor visited the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, where he discussed current issues related to asylum in Germany. Later in the evening, Scholz was expected to attend an organic farm in Markt Erlbach, according to reports from local media.
Siemens is a DAX-listed company and one of the leading global players in the industry. It produces high-tech devices, such as CT scanners, among others.
Make NATO stronger! Scholz vows to ramp up defence spending during visit to Siemens factory in Franconia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the Siemens Health Needs medical device factory in Erlangen on Monday. There, he met with workers and learned more about the production process.
"We have to make sure that our security is strengthened by making NATO stronger, by spending more money on defence in Germany. But in all that can be discussed politically, and we may also discuss. One thing is clear: you don't feel safer when such a war is so close," Scholz said.
He went on to say that Germany now provides most of 'anonymised and secured' health data to research companies, which is the 'most important basis for scientific progress' that can be achieved in health research.
Scholz also emphasized the significance of vocational education, as the 'entire world' envies Germany's 'dual training' system.
"Dual education is undoubtedly the most important in Germany. That is why I wish that all companies use their capacities to educate as much as possible," the head of the German government stressed.
The chancellor's visit was met with a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the factory. The protesters opposed cooperation between Germany and Israel, holding a banner that read 'Germany finances, Israel bombs'. According to the police press office, the demonstrators were from the Students for Palestine movement.
The visit to the Siemens factory was one of several stops Scholz made on Monday during his trip to Franconia. Prior to that, the chancellor visited the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, where he discussed current issues related to asylum in Germany. Later in the evening, Scholz was expected to attend an organic farm in Markt Erlbach, according to reports from local media.
Siemens is a DAX-listed company and one of the leading global players in the industry. It produces high-tech devices, such as CT scanners, among others.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the Siemens Health Needs medical device factory in Erlangen on Monday. There, he met with workers and learned more about the production process.
"We have to make sure that our security is strengthened by making NATO stronger, by spending more money on defence in Germany. But in all that can be discussed politically, and we may also discuss. One thing is clear: you don't feel safer when such a war is so close," Scholz said.
He went on to say that Germany now provides most of 'anonymised and secured' health data to research companies, which is the 'most important basis for scientific progress' that can be achieved in health research.
Scholz also emphasized the significance of vocational education, as the 'entire world' envies Germany's 'dual training' system.
"Dual education is undoubtedly the most important in Germany. That is why I wish that all companies use their capacities to educate as much as possible," the head of the German government stressed.
The chancellor's visit was met with a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the factory. The protesters opposed cooperation between Germany and Israel, holding a banner that read 'Germany finances, Israel bombs'. According to the police press office, the demonstrators were from the Students for Palestine movement.
The visit to the Siemens factory was one of several stops Scholz made on Monday during his trip to Franconia. Prior to that, the chancellor visited the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, where he discussed current issues related to asylum in Germany. Later in the evening, Scholz was expected to attend an organic farm in Markt Erlbach, according to reports from local media.
Siemens is a DAX-listed company and one of the leading global players in the industry. It produces high-tech devices, such as CT scanners, among others.