Global Economic Disruptions and Transatlantic Alliances

The American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke will convene its annual transatlantic conference to explore the recent economic impacts to the transatlantic partnership – and worldwide.

A Russian Plot to Build an Antiwar Coalition in Germany?

Germany’s far-left Die Linke and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could not be further apart on the political spectrum. But, they share some common ground: For months, figures in both parties have been described as Russlandversteher who are sympathetic to Moscow. At demonstrations across Germany, these political opposites have come together under the banner of peace...

Annual Meeting of the Members

The ACG will hold the Annual Meeting of its Members on May 4, followed by a discussion and reception in connection with the ACG’s Annual Meeting with special guest speaker Ambassador Emily Haber, German Ambassador to the United States

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, May 8 at 9:00 am ET for a Kaffeepause with journalist Alfred Schmit.Alfred Schmit works as a journalist in Berlin. Since December 2018, he has been a radio correspondent in ARD’s capital studio in Berlin....

Geopolitics and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: A View from the Free State of Saxony

The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with H.E. Michael Kretschmer, Minister-President (CDU) of the Free State of Saxony Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has been the Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony since 2017. Mr. Kretschmer began his political career as a City Councilor in his hometown of Görlitz from 1994 to 1999. From...