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SUMMARY:Cleveland Event: “Almost One Year In: An Assessment of Friedrich Merz and His Coalition Government”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n \nThe Cleveland Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Lunch Discussion on “Almost One Year In: An Assessment of Friedrich Merz and His Coalition Government” with Nadine Lindner\, Journalist\, Deutschlandradio. \n\n\nReserve Your Spot HERE by Tuesday\, April 21. \nNadine Lindner has been a Correspondent in the Berlin studio of “Deutschlandradio” since early 2016. Among other things\, Ms. Lindner is responsible for the news coverage of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German parliament. Ms. Lindner studied Political Science at Leipzig University in Saxony and discovered her enthusiasm for radio at the training station “mephisto 97.6.” After graduating from university\, she worked as a freelance journalist for “MDR sputnik” and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as well as Deutschlandradio. She completed her journalistic training at Deutschlandradio in Berlin. In 2013\, Ms. Lindner moved back to Saxony as a regional correspondent for Deutschlandradio\, where she covered the early evolution of the AfD and the anti-asylum movement Pegida. In 2024\, she received the prize from the Bundespressekonferenz\, the association of capital studio journalists\, for her reporting about the AfD and Eastern Germany. \nWith support from the Goethe-Institut USA \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdiscussion-with-journalist-nadine-lindner-in-cleveland-tickets-1987631251579%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26keep_tld%3Dtrue” css=”.vc_custom_1776629725032{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/cleveland-event-almost-one-year-in-an-assessment-of-friedrich-merz-and-his-coalition-government/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
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SUMMARY:Boston Event: Foreign Correspondent Unplugged on “Covering Democracy: Media\, Politics\, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut cordially invite you to a discussion as part of the series Foreign Correspondent Unplugged on “Covering Democracy: Media\, Politics\, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic” with Nadine Lindner\, Journalist\, Deutschlandradio and Renée Loth\, Opinion Columnist and Former Editor\, The Boston Globe\, moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President and CEO\, The American Council on Germany. \nJoin the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut for an installment of our Foreign Correspondent Unplugged series\, which delves into current political debates on both sides of the Atlantic. \nPolitical debates in both Germany and the United States are increasingly shaped not only by elections and policy decisions\, but also by the narratives and interpretations that emerge in the media. As polarization deepens and political movements evolve\, journalists and opinion writers play a crucial role in helping the public make sense of fast-moving political developments. \nJoin two accomplished voices from their respective national media landscape for a conversation about politics\, public discourse\, and the changing role of journalism. Nadine Lindner\, an award-winning correspondent for Deutschlandradio known for her reporting on the rise of the Alternative for Germany and political developments in eastern Germany\, will be joined by Renée Loth\, an opinion columnist at The Boston Globe and former editorial page editor of the newspaper. Drawing on decades of reporting and commentary\, they will explore how political journalism and opinion writing shape public understanding of major political trends – from the evolution of party politics in Germany to the forces transforming American democracy – and what audiences on each side of the Atlantic often misunderstand about the other. \nThis event is part of a week-long speaking tour by Nadine Lindner to five U.S. cities titled “State(s) of Democracy: A German Journalist’s Journey to the U.S. in 2026.” \nNadine Lindner has been a Correspondent in the Berlin studio of “Deutschlandradio” since early 2016. Among other things\, Ms. Lindner is responsible for the news coverage of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German parliament. Ms. Lindner studied Political Science at Leipzig University in Saxony\, and discovered her enthusiasm for radio at the training station “mephisto 97.6.” After graduating from university\, she worked as a freelance journalist for “MDR sputnik” and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as well as Deutschlandradio. She completed her journalistic training at Deutschlandradio in Berlin. In 2013\, Ms. Lindner moved back to Saxony as a regional correspondent for Deutschlandradio\, where she covered the early evolution of the AfD and the anti-asylum movement Pegida. In 2024\, she received the prize from the Bundespressekonferenz\, the association of capital studio journalists\, for her reporting about the AfD and Eastern Germany. \nRenée Loth was a Goldsmith Fellow at the Shorenstein Center. She is a columnist for the Boston Globe and is the newspaper’s former editorial page editor. In that capacity\, Ms. Loth was the highest-ranking woman at the Globe for nine years. Ms. Loth holds a journalism degree from Boston University\, where she edited the campus newspaper during the 1970s. She then edited the East Boston Community News\, worked as a political reporter for the Boston Phoenix and later became associate editor of New England Monthly magazine. In 1985\, Ms. Loth was hired by the Boston Globe as a staff writer for the Sunday magazine. She went on to cover Governor Dukakis and other politicians as a State House bureau reporter. In 1992\, Ms. Loth covered the presidential campaign\, inaugurating the popular Ad Watch column analyzing TV political ads. She became the political editor in 1993\, and deputy editor of the editorial page in 1994. She is a regular contributor to local and national news panels and is vice-chair of the board of PEN-New England. With the support of traveling journalism fellowships\, she has reported from 14 countries. \nDr. Steven E. Sokol (moderator) has been the President and CEO of the American Council on Germany since 2015. Previously\, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and prior to that he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the American Council on Germany. Earlier in his career\, Dr. Sokol worked at the Aspen Institute Berlin and in the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. He holds a Doctorate from Northeastern University as well as an M.A. from the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He has also studied at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Freie Universität in Berlin. \nThere is no cost to attend this event. 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URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/boston-event-foreign-correspondent-unplugged-on-covering-democracy-media-politics-and-public-opinion-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Event: “U.S. Energy Dominance vs. European Energy Resilience”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nThe American Council on Germany and The German Society of Pennsylvania cordially invite you to a discussion on “U.S. Energy Dominance vs. European Energy Resilience” with Mr. Sascha Müller-Kraenner\, Executive Director/CEO of Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V (Environmental Action Germany)\, which is moderated by Ms. Maiken Scott\, Host and Executive Producer of WHYY’s “The Pulse”. \nSascha Müller-Kraenner has served as Executive Director/CEO of Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.\, DUH (Environmental Action Germany) since January 2015. Environmental Action Germany is an independent non-profit organization which was founded in 1975 and is focused on environmental and consumer protection. It is a leading environment and consumer advocacy organization that works mostly at the German state and national as well as on the European level. \nMr. Müller-Kraenner is also a founding partner and board member to Ecologic Institute\, a non-profit applied environmental policy research institute with offices in Berlin\, Brussels\, and Washington\, DC. Before assuming his current role\, he held various positions with The Nature Conservancy between 2007 and 2014\, and earlier in his career he worked for the Heinrich-Böll Foundation. \nMr. Müller-Kraenner studied Philosophy in Munich and graduated with honors in Biology and Public Law from the University of Bayreuth. \nMaiken Scott (moderator) is the host and executive producer of WHYY’s weekly health and science show “The Pulse.” “The Pulse” explores stories about the people and places at the heart of health and science. Originally from Karlsruhe\, Germany\, Maiken has covered behavioral health since 2008\, and has hosted “The Pulse” since its launch in 2013. Before that\, she produced several weekly radio shows for WHYY. \nThere is no charge to attend this event\, but you must register to attend by Tuesday\, May 26. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgermansociety.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnx%2Fportal%2Fneonevents%2Fevents%3Fpath%3D%252Fportal%252Fevents%252F44300″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/philadelphia-event-u-s-energy-dominance-vs-european-energy-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Event: “Current Developments in German Politics and the Implications for U.S.-German Relations”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nThe Charlotte Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Breakfast Discussion on “Current Developments in German Politics and the Implications for U.S.-German Relations” with Malte Lehming\, Columnist\, Der Tagesspiegel. \n\nMalte Lehming is an editor and writes for the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel. Until October 2016\, he was responsible for the opinion page. From late 2000 to 2005\, he was the newspaper’s Washington bureau chief. He joined Der Tagesspiegel in 1991 as foreign affairs editor – focusing on security policy\, transatlantic relations\, and the Middle East. \nFrom 1989 to 1991\, Mr. Lehming worked as a personal assistant and speechwriter for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. He studied Philosophy\, German Literature\, and European History in Hamburg.  \n\nMany thanks to J.P. Morgan Charlotte Client Center for hosting this event. \nThere is no charge to attend this event. Parking will be available for all attendees. \nTo register\, reserve your spot by Wednesday\, June 3. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flunch-discussion-with-malte-lehming-tickets-1989999686632%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/charlotte-event-current-developments-in-german-politics-and-the-implications-for-u-s-german-relations/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T133000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Event: “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nThe Atlanta Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Lunch Discussion on “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities” with Mr. Malte Lehming\, Columnist\, Der Tagesspiegel. \n\nMalte Lehming is an editor and writes for the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel. Until October 2016\, he was responsible for the opinion page. From late 2000 to 2005\, he was the newspaper’s Washington bureau chief. He joined Der Tagesspiegel in 1991 as foreign affairs editor – focusing on security policy\, transatlantic relations\, and the Middle East. \nFrom 1989 to 1991\, Mr. Lehming worked as a personal assistant and speechwriter for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. He studied Philosophy\, German Literature\, and European History in Hamburg.  \n\nMany thanks to Arnall Golden Gregory LLP for hosting this event. \nThis event is free for ACG members and $30 for non-members. Space is limited. \nTo register\, reserve your spot by Friday\, June 5. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flunch-discussion-with-malte-lehming-tickets-1989932056348%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/atlanta-event-german-politics-today-shifts-challenges-and-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:Salt Lake City Event: “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nThe Salt Lake City Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Discussion and Reception on “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities” with Malte Lehming\, Columnist\, Der Tagesspiegel. \n\nMalte Lehming is an editor and writes for the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel. Until October 2016\, he was responsible for the opinion page. From late 2000 to 2005\, he was the newspaper’s Washington bureau chief. He joined Der Tagesspiegel in 1991 as foreign affairs editor – focusing on security policy\, transatlantic relations\, and the Middle East. \nFrom 1989 to 1991\, Mr. Lehming worked as a personal assistant and speechwriter for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. He studied Philosophy\, German Literature\, and European History in Hamburg.  \n\nWith thanks to Cotopaxi for hosting this event. \nThere is no charge to attend this event. \nTo register\, reserve your spot by Monday\, June 8. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdiscussion-and-reception-with-journalist-malte-lehming-tickets-1990479361352%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/salt-lake-city-event-german-politics-today-shifts-challenges-and-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T150000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Event: “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nThe San Francisco Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Lunch Discussion on “German Politics Today: Shifts\, Challenges\, and Opportunities” with Malte Lehming\, Columnist\, Der Tagesspiegel. \n\nMalte Lehming is an editor and writes for the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel. Until October 2016\, he was responsible for the opinion page. From late 2000 to 2005\, he was the newspaper’s Washington bureau chief. He joined Der Tagesspiegel in 1991 as foreign affairs editor – focusing on security policy\, transatlantic relations\, and the Middle East. \nFrom 1989 to 1991\, Mr. Lehming worked as a personal assistant and speechwriter for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. He studied Philosophy\, German Literature\, and European History in Hamburg.  \n\nWith thanks to Taylor Wessing U.S. for hosting. \nThis event is free for ACG Members and $15 for Non-Members. \n  \nTo register\, reserve your spot by Wednesday\, June 10. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flunch-discussion-with-journalist-malte-lehming-tickets-1990577628271%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/san-francisco-event-german-politics-today-shifts-challenges-and-opportunities/
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