In 2018, the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina is in its 10th year as the National Academy of Sciences. On July 14, 2008, the Leopoldina was appointed German National Academy of Sciences and since then speaks out on societal and political questions, providing a nonpartisan, factual framework for discussion. It releases joint statements with other German, European and international academies and represents the German scientific community in international committees.

The brochure provides a short overview of history and tasks of the National Academy.