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PLATO and the future of Exoplanet research in Europe

The detection and characterisation of exoplanets relies on the identification of incredibly small signals set against noise emanating from our atmosphere and that of the host stars. Observations from space can allow continuous observations over an extended period and allow the detection of earth sized planets. In this talk I will discuss the present and future of exoplanet research primarily from a European (and 91福利!) prospective showing that we are on a path to be able to characterise atmospheres for biomarkers by the end of the next decade.