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German Federal Election 2025

February 23 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

The Goethe-Institut, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York, and the American Council on Germany warmly invite you to join us to follow the results of the German federal election on February 23.

Program:

  • 11:00 AM: Doors Open – Enjoy coffee, snacks, and the opportunity to network.
  • 12:00 PM: Election Results – Live broadcast of the latest results from Germany (in German).
  • Following the Results: Panel Discussion – An in-depth analysis of the results and their implications for Germany, Europe, and transatlantic relations (in English).
  • 3:00 PM: Event Ends

Panelists:

Sheri Berman is a Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, specializing in European politics, democracy, and populism. Her acclaimed book Democracy and Dictatorship in Europe explores the history of political systems across the continent.

Hans Kundnani is a Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe and a leading expert on European politics and Germany’s role in the EU. He is the author of The Paradox of German Power.

Christina Morina is a historian specializing in modern European history and political ideologies. Currently a visiting professor at The New School, she is also a professor at Bielefeld University. She is the author of Tausend Aufbrüche. Die Deutschen und ihre Demokratie seit den 1980er Jahren.

Moderator: Steven E. Sokol is the President of the American Council on Germany and a prominent voice in transatlantic dialogue.