German-American Conference

The American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke will host the annual German-American Conference on April 15 and 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. More information to follow.

Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in Berlin?

The ACG regularly hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. Join us on Monday, April 15 at 9:00 am ET for a Kaffeepause with Political Correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung Jochen Buchsteiner.Jochen Buchsteiner has been Political Correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeinen Sonntagszeitung in Berlin since 2023. Prior to that, he...

Young Leader Alumni Reception

On April 16, the ACG, Atlantik-Bruecke, and Axel Dittmann, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington will host a Young Leaders Alumni Reception. This event is timed to coincide with the annual German-American Conference.

Dealing with Disinformation: Lessons from the Past for the Digital Age

Propaganda and fake news are nothing new. They have been forms of communication since Roman times. The invention of Gutenberg’s printing press in 1493 dramatically amplified the dissemination of disinformation. Sensational stories have always sold well, and in the early 19th century, when the modern newspaper appeared on the scene, scoops and exposés were all the...

Annual Meeting of Members

On April 18, 2024, the ACG will hold the Annual Meeting of the Members. More information to follow.