How did Werner Heisenberg support West Germany’s participation in the creation of CERN?

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In the postwar years, Werner Heisenberg took on a significant role as an administrator and spokesman for German science, shifting toward more overt political engagement. Beginning in 1952, he was instrumental in West Germany’s participation in the creation of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN).1

His involvement in this international scientific effort was part of his broader work to promote German science on the global stage and influence federal science funding through his leadership roles in organizations such as the German Research Council and the German Research Association.1