NYC: Defending Freedom: How to Make Liberal Democracy Great Again

The ACG and the Heinrich Boell Foundation will host a discussion and luncheon with Ralf Fücks, Managing Director of the Center for Liberal Modernity and Author of Defending Freedom: How We Can Win the Fight for an Open Society. Ralf Fücks is Managing Director of the Center for Liberal Modernity, a German think tank that was founded...

NYC: European (Dis)Integration: Brexit and the Future of the EU

The ACG will host a breakfast briefing with Ambassador Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the United Kingdom.  Ambassador Peter Wittig has served as German Ambassador to the United Kingdom since July 2018. He served as Ambassador to the United States from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, he was German Ambassador to the United Nations...

NYC: Transatlantic Stammtisch for Young Professionals

The American Council on Germany will hold a Transatlantic Stammtisch on Thursday, November 21. $10 to attend includes first drink. Snacks provided. Transatlantic Stammtisch brings together young professionals for informal networking opportunities with individuals interested in transatlantic relations, Germany, and the German language. Conversations are conducted in both English and German.

NYC: Citizens, Cities, and Cooperation

Providing mobility, health, education, job opportunities, and a safe and clean living environment in times of structural as well as climate change are common challenges for municipalities around the globe. A lot can be achieved at the local level. Through international city2city cooperation, these achievements can be shared, spreading best practices and impact beyond city...