Resilience and Adaptation: The Future of Liberal Democracy and the Corona Crisis Are autocracies better positioned to fight pandemics than democracies? Join American political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama and Daniela Schwarzer, Director of the German Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion about how the current crisis is handled by different regimes. Please register here.

The American Council on Germany is delighted to partner with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) to host the German Ambassador to the United States Emily Haber in conversation with ACG Chairman Ambassador John B. Emerson, Vice Chairman at Capital Group International, on Thursday, May 7, at 10 am ET. (Bios for both speakers are included below.) This webinar...

While ridership on public transportation has dropped dramatically across the United States during the coronavirus outbreak, millions of Americans are still riding public buses and trains, putting themselves and anyone they encounter at risk as they commute to work, go to the grocery store, or visit the doctor. At the same time, since the start...

Resilience and Adaptation: Globalization and the Corona Crisis The current pandemic has slowed the global economy. It has exposed the interdependence inherent in global supply chains. Will things snap back when the concerns over the virus subside? Join us for a discussion with Thorsten Benner, co-founder and director of the Global Public Policy Institute, and Shannon O’Neil, the...

As part of the 2020 Virtual German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke cordially invite you to join a video discussion on: "Global Order in Crisis Mode: Coping Strategies of the West" Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time with Omid Nouripour, Foreign Policy Spokesperson of the Green Parliamentary...

As lockdown restrictions begin the lift, cities are faced with a new set of challenges. Join us for a discussion with William Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Ullrich Sierau, Lord Mayor of Dortmund, on how their cities have coped with the pandemic – and how they are preparing for the future. This event is being held in cooperation with...

Resilience and Adaptation: Digitalization and the Corona Crisis In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have closed. Many people are working from home – but not everyone is able to do so. An almost complete lock-down has magnified many existing social inequalities and the digital divide. Thought leaders in the fields...

As part of the virtual 2020 German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke will host a video discussion on "Did we miss the warning signals? Global trends and new security threats," with  Ambassador Boris Ruge, Vice-Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and Gregory F. Treverton, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Spatial...

Friday, May 22 at 11:00 am – "Transatlantic Perspectives: The Local Impact of COVID-19 and Education" with Susana O'Daniel, Director of Public Affairs for the Arkansas Education Association; Daniela Schneckenburger, Commissioner of the Department for School, Youth, and Family for the City of Dortmund; and Laura Ward, Vice President of Talent Development, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here...

Resilience and Adaptation: Civil Society and the Corona Crisis The current pandemic has forced civil society to grapple with new challenges. The spread of COVID-19 has led some communities to develop new ways to look after each other – and respect social distancing guidelines. In other areas, the social fabric has been tested. Join experts...

Just over a week ago, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined forces in proposing a 500 billion euro EU recovery fund to help respond to the corona virus crisis. If other EU member states agree to the plan, it would be an important step forward for a more unified Europe –...