Understanding the Rise of lliberal Politics in Europe and the U.S. – And What to Do About It

The decline of established political parties, media, and interest groups has opened the door to anti-democratic forces, posing new challenges for our democracies. This event will examine how Europe's establishment parties are faltering and how the rise of social media poses new challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. What can be done to rebuild...

Defending Democracy from Misinformation and Fake News

In order for democracies to function effectively, citizens need transparent access to accurate information based on facts. Democratic institutions are being undermined by a proliferation of disinformation which creates chaos, division, and distrust. In many cases, citizens seem to live in parallel universes in which people believe in a completely different set of facts and...

Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in DC?

Each week, the ACG hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse in Berlin. With Chancellor Angela Merkel in the United States to meet with President Joseph Biden, the ACG will shift the discussion from Berlin to Washington, DC Join us on Monday, July 19 at 9:00 am...

Measuring the Pulse: What’s the Status of Transatlantic Relations Six Months In?

Within hours of taking office, President Biden brought the United States back to the Paris Climate Agreement. The new administration has also taken steps to return to the Iran nuclear deal, de-escalate transatlantic trade tensions, and committed more U.S. troops in Germany. Nevertheless, there are contentious issues where Europe and the United States do not...

Common Security and Defense Policy: What’s at Stake?

Geopolitical challenges continue to confront the transatlantic alliance ranging from Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine to China’s military build-up and pressure on Taiwan to President Biden’s decision to remove American troops from Afghanistan by September of this year to cyber threats from adversaries around the world. How can Europe and the United States get on...