2020 has been overshadowed by the novel coronavirus pandemic. National governments, societies, health care systems, and multinational corporations have raced to contain a constantly evolving public health crisis. As we enter the fall, the COVID-19 pandemic shows little signs of abating – but this is not the time to give up. Join us on September...
The economic basis of journalism is eroding, journalistic structures are breaking away, and at the same time media are under increased social scrutiny: literally. In many places, journalistic offerings are achieving record coverage and audience figures. But they have long lost their role as (largely) unquestioned brokers of information and knowledge. While conspiracy theories are...
Marking 30 Years of German Unification: What Lies Ahead? A Conversation with Robert B. Zoellick Lead U.S. Official for the Two-Plus-Four Negotiations on German Unification and Former President of the World Bank, U.S. Trade Representative, and Deputy Secretary of StateThursday, October 1, 2020 11:00 am to noon Eastern Time Saturday, October 3, marks the 30th anniversary of...
Marking 30 Years of German Unification: What Lies Ahead? Transatlantic Townhall with Young Bundestag Members Bela Bach (SPD), Gyde Jensen (FDP), and Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD) Monday, October 5, 2020 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET Join the American Council on Germany and the German Consulate in New York for a discussion with young Bundestag members as they...
This fall, as students go back to school – in-person and online – colleges and universities are facing a new set of challenges. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, what is the future of higher education in Germany and the United States? Join 1014 and ACG for a discussion with German and American educators...
Just under four weeks before the US presidential election and one year before the German federal election, we are dealing with one of the most dazzling forms of journalistic work: the foreign correspondent. What often seems glamorous and exciting to the reader, can be many things in reality: lonely, adventurous, boring or risky. And what...
In 2015, more than a million migrants sought asylum in Europe. In 2016 and 2017, hundreds of thousands more crossed the Mediterranean to find a better life. Germany adopted an open border policy, welcomed refugees, and implemented strategies to integrate them into society by providing access to healthcare, education, and jobs. Migration continues to challenge...
In current polls, the criminal justice system is one of the top three issues Americans are concerned about in the upcoming elections. The American Council on Germany and Heidelberg University Association are proud to feature Staten Island NY District Attorney, former U. S. Congressman, and Heidelberg alumnus Michael McMahon in conversation with Annett Meiritz, a U.S. Correspondent for the...
Roughly four weeks ahead of Election Day, the world is again focused on the U.S. electoral map. No day passes without pollsters offering their latest take on the most recent numbers and data. But, looking beyond the election on November 3, invites a larger question: No matter whether the next President is named Biden or...
When the pandemic struck, millions of people across the United States and in Germany were forced to work from home and attend school remotely. While for many, this was an easy transition; others were left without access to high-speed internet and computers or tablets. The digital divide broke down along economic and racial lines –...
Cities are causing climate change. They consume the most resources, emit pollution, and produce tons of waste. At the same time, cities are also severely threatened by the climate crisis. As innovation hubs, rich in influence and intellectual and creative potential, cities are key players in the fight against climate change. “Cities are where the...
Over the past 75 years, globalization and global governance have been strongholds of universal peace and prosperity. More recently, multilateral institutions struggle to enable shared, fair and effective solutions for crisis phenomena such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Our moderated discussion will provide an outlook on the future of multilateralism. How can the...
The American Council on Germany has launched a new series of online meetings titled Transatlantic Town Halls: German-American Mayors Forum, held under the auspices of WunderbarTogether USA 2020, a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Goethe-Institut. A Conversation between Charlotte and Krefeld with Mayor Vi Lyles and Lord Mayor Frank...
Experten und Geheimdienste warnen: Der US-Wahlkampf könnte noch anfälliger für Störversuche sein als der aus dem Jahr 2016. Die Angreifer haben aufgerüstet und versuchen, auch durch Influencer in den sozialen Medien Einfluss zu nehmen. Die Regulierung solcher Veröffentlichungen gestaltet sich jedoch schwierig. Digitale Wahlsysteme sind erschreckend anfällig für Angriffe und Manipulationen. Für die Glaubwürdigkeit der...
The American Council on Germany has launched a new series of online meetings titled Transatlantic Town Halls: German-American Mayors Forum, held under the auspices of WunderbarTogether USA 2020, a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Goethe-Institut. A Conversation between St. Louis and Stuttgart with Mayor Lyda Krewson and Lord...
Border closures, regional lock-downs, and layoffs of migrant workers due to the pandemic have impacted the movement of people – and fundamentally changed the nature of global migration. What are the repercussions of the inability of migrant workers to travel to agricultural fields or other places of work? Will public opinion toward migrants change for...
"A World in Danger: The Future of US-European Relations" with Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, and former German Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Christopher Hill WorldDenver Board Member, and former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Macedonia, Poland, and South Korea Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger (1978 ACG...
As part of the virtual 2020 German-American Conference, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke cordially invite you to join a video discussion on: Changing Demographics: Diversity in the United States and Germany October 29 at 10:00 am EST / 5:00 pm CEST Speakers: Dr. Petra Bendel, Professor of Political Science, Erlangen-Nürnberg University Congressman Joaquin...