Take action for the next step in combating the coronavirus
What we want
We want security and freedom for people, to safeguard their physical, psychological and economic wellbeing. We want to be able to live with the new coronavirus.
Health and the economy seem currently in conflict with each other. This conflict can be resolved, if there is widespread, regular testing of people. This does not happen at present, because the capacity to do this is not sufficient.
This is why we are campaigning for systematic random testing across the board, so that
- individuals and the economy can live and function with COVID-19
- insight can be gained in the effectiveness of current and future policy measures
We need your help
to convince public opinion, the media and policy makers that such a programme is crucial to simultaneously meet public health requirements and allow normal economic and social activity, as long as the COVID-19 pandemic has not been conquered.
Sign now to be number 1051!
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«I support this petition because testing is important to know your status and to deduce the right measures!»
Martin Ohneberg
President of the Federation of Austrian Industry Vorarlberg -
«Evidence matters.»
Jörn Basel
Professor of Business Psychology at Kalaidos University, Advisor at The Negotiation Studio -
«Because we need more data to better understand the pandemic and to design effective policies. »
Marie-Claire Villeval
Research Professor, CNRS, GATE (CNRS – University of Lyon) -
«Without testing, we don’t have data to conduct evidence-driven policy making. This is essential to minimize health risks while reopening the economy. »
Gabriel Felbermayr
President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy -
«I support this petition because we need global initiatives to make the world a better place for everyone – we are in this together.»
Bertil Tungodden
Professor, Director of FAIR – The Choice Lab NHH Norwegian School of Economics -
«Health related decisions have to be based upon evidence, therefore we need more tests and surveys»
Sophie Karmasin
Founder and managing director at Karmasin Research&Identity GmbH -
«Decisions need to be based on data!»
Ulrike Malmendier
Edward and Mollie Arnold Professor of Finance at the University of California at Berkeley and Professor of Economics at Haas School of Business -
«…the value of information is high at present.»
Georg Weizsäcker
Professor of Economics at Humboldt University -
«I support the petition, because we need large scale testing to prevent further infection waves and to be able to safely reopen economy and social life»
Isabelle Daniel
Journalist at oe24.at -
«We are responsible for each other and that comprises getting tested. »
Rotraud A. Perner
Prof. emeritus for Health Prevention -
«Policymakers need valid data to design measures that are effective and at the same time do not restrict public and private life more than necessary.»
Matthias Mölleney
Founder and Managing Partner at peopleXpert -
«Widespread testing, contact tracing, and scientific understanding are essential in managing the pandemic before a vaccine is available. »
Peter Cramton
Professor of Economics at the University of Cologne and the University of Maryland, Director on the Board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas