Since 2020, the American Council on Germany has expanded its digital programming to convene policymakers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for timely discussions on the issues shaping transatlantic relations. Through webinars and virtual conversations, the ACG has broadened its reach, increased accessibility, and strengthened its role as a leading platform for transatlantic dialogue. These digital formats have enabled the organization to engage new audiences, foster sustained exchange, and complement its in-person programming.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On March 9, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with Dr. Anna Sauerbrey, Foreign Editor at Die Zeit.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China has reignited debate over Germany’s long-term strategy toward Beijing. With German industry deeply intertwined with the Chinese market, and political leaders under pressure to reduce strategic dependencies, the trip highlights the tension between economic interests and security concerns.
On March 2, the ACG held a virtual discussion with ACG Board member Tara Hariharan and China expert Dr. Mareike Ohlberg on what the trip reveals about China’s place on the world stage and Germany’s strategic thinking.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On March 2, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with Aaron Wiener, former Berlin Bureau Chief for the Washington Post.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On February 23, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with Malte Lehming, Columnist for Tagesspiegel.
On February 20, the ACG held a virtual discussion on the rapidly evolving situation in Iran with foreign policy expert Dr. Cornelius Adebahr, who brings a European perspective. He discussed how Iranian leadership is navigating these internal pressures, what the evolving U.S.–Iran dynamic means for Europe – especially Berlin and Brussels – and the implications for the transatlantic relationship, from sanctions coordination to shared regional strategy.