Professor Klaus Cichutek Receives the Federal Cross of Merit
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded the former President of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Professor Klaus Cichutek, with the Cross of Merit First Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his outstanding dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal President personally awarded the Order to Klaus Cichutek at a celebratory reception on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin.
Professor Stefan Vieths, Acting President of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut: "I am very pleased that Klaus Cichutek has received such high recognition for his efforts in the pandemic with this award. The recognition of my predecessor fills the employees of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut and me with pride."