Promotion, support and organization of scientific research and teaching, scientifically inspired exchange and communication (including publications, lectures and conferences) as well as scientific education in the fields of law and economics (including interface areas such as business law, corporate governance, law and economics, etc.); Support of other scientific fields in the areas of social, humanities and natural sciences at the discretion of the foundation board; Promotion of a fact-based and objectively informed rational political dialogue (including support for organizations and public events); Promotion of projects in art, music and culture; Promotion of health and sports (including youth development, non-commercial sports events, etc.); Preservation of the natural habitat and sustainable use of natural resources (e.g. in agriculture); Provision of support services to alleviate specific distress situations of individuals/families in need (e.g. illness, accident, disability, death, unemployment, old age, homelessness, addiction, poverty, etc.) or provision of services for the benefit of victims in connection with (natural) disasters, wars or other tragedies; Acquisition, encumbrance and sale of real estate and participation therein.