The American Council on Germany (ACG) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization which promotes dialogue among leaders from business, government, and the media in the United States and Europe. The ACG strengthens transatlantic understanding and coordinates policy initiatives on key issues in the post-September 11th world.

The ACG was incorporated in 1952 in New York to encourage reconciliation and understanding following the two disastrous wars in the first half of the 20th century. Among its early leaders were John J. and Ellen McCloy, General Lucius D. Clay, Christopher Emmet, Joseph Kaskell, Dr. George N. Shuster, and Eric M. Warburg. Because of their vision of transatlantic cooperation, the Council has served as a key bridge between Germany and the United States for more than 55 years. In the 21st century, transatlantic cooperation on a range of global economic, political, and social issues is more important than ever. As the European Union continues to evolve, the ACG provides Americans with a better understanding of Europe as a whole.

Through its range of programs and outreach activities, the ACG anticipates emerging challenges relevant to the transatlantic relationship and encourages innovative approaches to problem solving. The ACG supports the open exchange of views and builds personal networks among leaders on both sides of the Atlantic by:

• convening regular policy discussions in New York City and at its 19 Eric M. Warburg Chapters throughout the country to inform individuals about German and European affairs as well as current global challenges facing Europe and the United States.

• identifying leaders from the successor generation on both sides of the Atlantic for annual American-German Young Leaders Conferences as well as multi-year Young Leader Study Groups on the Future of Europe.

• organizing high-level conferences and study tours in Europe and the United States on political and economic issues of importance on both sides of the Atlantic.

• awarding fellowships to American and German professionals from the fields of agriculture, art, environmental affairs, journalism, and urban affairs, along with academia, to enable them to conduct research and meet with their professional counterparts.

• publishing occasional papers on a range of issues affecting the transatlantic relationship and distributing them to more than 1,000 individuals and a newsletter on German-American business relations for corporate members.