What German Leadership Means for Europe

The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Lt. General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Europe. This event is only open to ACG members. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges is the former Commanding General of US Army Europe (2014-2017).  He is a Distinguished Fellow with GLOBSEC and consults for several companies...

Innovators and Investors Stammtisch

The NYC "Innovators and Investors Stammtisch" series is a new initiative bringing together German and U.S. professionals for informal, engaging conversations over dinner. Inspired by the German tradition of the Stammtisch, this regular gathering fosters networking, knowledge sharing, and transatlantic exchange in a relaxed setting. Each event will feature rotating guest speakers offering unique insights,...

Rising Global Trade Tensions: China and the German-American Relationship

The ACG will host a discussion with Thomas König, Director China at the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK) and 2024 ACG McCloy Fellow on Global Trends.   Thomas König is Director China at the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK), Europe's largest trade association. He is co-author of the book "How to...

Germany’s Investment in Defense and Infrastructure

The ACG will host a discussion with Heiko Thoms, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of FinanceHeiko Thoms is State Secretary in the German Ministry of Finance. He oversees European policy, international financial policy, financial market policy as well as government holdings and privatization. His responsibilities include serving as the Deputy of the German Minister of...

The New German Government and the Global Order

The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Metin Hakverdi, Member of the Bundestag (SPD). Metin Hakverdi joined the Social Democratic Party in 2002 and has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2013. He serves on the Bundestag’s Committee on European Union Affairs and on the Budget Committee. He is the Chairman of...