Marking 30 Years of German Unification: What Lies Ahead? [virtual] Transatlantic Townhall with Young Bundestag Members

Marking 30 Years of German Unification: What Lies Ahead? Transatlantic Townhall with Young Bundestag Members Bela Bach (SPD), Gyde Jensen (FDP), and Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD) Monday, October 5, 2020 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET Join the American Council on Germany and the German Consulate in New York for a discussion with young Bundestag members as they...

Resilience and Adaptation: Is This a Tipping Point for Higher Education?

This fall, as students go back to school – in-person and online – colleges and universities are facing a new set of challenges. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, what is the future of higher education in Germany and the United States? Join 1014 and ACG for a discussion with German and American educators...

Making Germany More Welcoming and Economically Stronger: The Role of Refugees and Migration Policy

In 2015, more than a million migrants sought asylum in Europe. In 2016 and 2017, hundreds of thousands more crossed the Mediterranean to find a better life. Germany adopted an open border policy, welcomed refugees, and implemented strategies to integrate them into society by providing access to healthcare, education, and jobs. Migration continues to challenge...

A “Law and Order” Election: The Criminal Justice System and Political Discourse

In current polls, the criminal justice system is one of the top three issues Americans are concerned about in the upcoming elections. The American Council on Germany and Heidelberg University Association are proud to feature Staten Island NY District Attorney, former U. S. Congressman, and Heidelberg alumnus Michael McMahon in conversation with Annett Meiritz, a U.S. Correspondent for the...