On 14th November, the German Physical Society (DPG) and the Physical Society of Japan (JPS) signed a common “Declaration for the Future” warning on any use of nuclear weapons.

In their “Declaration for the Future”, the JPS and the DPG warn that any use of nuclear weapons would have extremely serious consequences. Furthermore, they argue that nuclear armament already entails considerable risks. The societies advocate using scientific knowledge for peaceful purposes and for shaping a future worth living. In this context, they acknowledge the special responsibility of physicists.
On the one hand, their research has enabled the development of nuclear weapons, but on the other hand, they have special expertise, such as that required for the control of nuclear weapons or the monitoring of disarmament efforts.

Both societies invite physical societies and academic organizations worldwide to join them in this commitment.

The declaration can be downloaded here, as well as from the DPG webpage where you will also find some photos of the ceremony at the Town Hall of the City of Münster: https://www.dpg-physik.de/veroeffentlichungen/aktuell/2025/gemeinsame-erklaerung-gegen-atomare-bedrohungen-unterzeichnet