As part of the 12th annual German American Conference organized by Harvard University, we are delighted to extend the invitation to the virtual keynote of the German Minister of Health Jens Spahn on crisis leadership during the twenty-first century’s first global health crisis. Registration has ended.

It is fair to say that this year the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. election have dominated the headlines. Deadlines for completing a Brexit deal have come and gone, and time is running out for negotiators to reach an agreement regarding the terms of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. Although the U.K....

As COVID-19 cases surge again in Europe and the United States, public health officials, healthcare workers, and hospital administrators are grappling with the challenges of providing care to patients. At the same time, the experiences battling the pandemic this year have started to shape mid- and long-term preparedness and emergency plans. As we brace for...

There have always been ups and downs in the German-American relationship. With the election of Joe Biden, many Germans hope for a “Neustart” for the transatlantic alliance. The tone and tenor are likely to change – and there are common challenges facing Europe and the United States. However, the partnership is not without its controversial...

As part of the 2020 German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Bruecke will host a discussion with Ambassador John Emerson, Chairman of the American Council on Germany, and Sigmar Gabriel, Chairman of Atlantik-Bruecke e.V., and former Federal Foreign Minister and Vice-Chancellor. This year, the coronavirus crisis has shown that Europe and the United...