The spread of COVID-19 and the ensuing global lock-down as governments try to slow the spread of the corona virus has tested individuals and institutions around the world. Since March of 2020, the ACG has stepped up its digital programming by hosting webinars and video discussions which bring together policy makers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss some of the key issues shaping transatlantic relations in an unprecedented time. In addition to organizing events on its own, the ACG has also partnered with other organizations such as 1014 and Atlantik-Brücke to launch new series designed to reach beyond the ACG community.
on November 18 the ACG had a discussion with Bundestag Member Lisa Badum (The Greens), who attended COP26 as part of the German delegation, to discuss what was achieved during the conference and what it means for the future of climate change policy.
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. On November 15 the ACG hosted a discussion about German politics with opinion writer for Der Tagesspiegel Malte Lehming.
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. On November 1, the ACG hosted a discussion on the latest developments at the G20 summit in Rome and COP26, among other topics with Rob Schmitz, International Correspondent at NPR.
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. On October 25, the ACG hosted a discussion on Olaf Scholz and the SPD with Christiane Hoffmann, Journalist for Der Spiegel.
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. On October 18, the ACG hosted a discussion on populist movements in Germany and the recent resignation of Sebastian Kurz in Austria with Emily Schultheis, freelance journalist and recent fellow with the Institute of Current World Affairs.