What Does a Presidency Cost? Election Campaign Financing in the U.S. and Germany

The amount of money spent on election campaigns in the United States has increased dramatically over time, sparking debate on the influence of money in politics and its impact on the democratic process. While less in focus during this year’s turbulent election season, the topic remains critical as campaign financing has substantial potential to influence...

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, September 16 at 9:00 am ET for a Kaffeepause with award-winning journalist and ACG fellow Vladimir Balzer.Vladimir Balzer is an award-winning journalist and moderator at Deutschlandfunk Kultur. He grew up in Leipzig and studied...

Silver Society: Health, Work, and New Ways of Thinking About Longevity and Aging

The American Council on Germany and the Global Coalition on Aging are hosting “The Road to Silver Economy Forum,” a series of webinars taking place in the run-up to the Forum itself on October 15 and 16 in Berlin. This series focuses on issues building on this year’s Forum theme “Leading the Future in an Aging World.” In this fourth and...

German-American Relations after the U.S. Election: A German Business Perspective

The ACG will host a discussion and reception with Eckart von Klaeden, Vice President and Head of External Affairs of Mercedes-Benz Group AG (1997 Young Leader).Eckart von Klaeden joined Daimler AG – now Mercedes-Benz Group AG – in 2013, and has been Head of External Affairs ever since. In his current position, he is responsible for...