• NYC: Transatlantic Stammtisch for Young Professionals

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    The American Council on Germany and the German Academy New York will hold a Transatlantic Stammtisch on Thursday, August 15. Transatlantic Stammtisch brings together young professionals for informal networking opportunities with individuals interested in transatlantic relations, Germany, and the German language. Conversations are conducted in both English and German. Appetizers will be provided, Cash Bar.

  • NYC: Economics, Energy, and the Environment: A German Perspective

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    The ACG will host a breakfast briefing with Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Professor of Energy Economics and Sustainability at the Hertie School of Governance and Head of the Department of Energy, Transportation, and Environment at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW). This event is open to members of the ACG only. Dr. Claudia Kemfert is one...

  • NYC: Tectonic Shift? The Green Party and the Changing Political Landscape

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    The American Council on Germany and 1014 Inc. will host a Political Salon with Michael Kellner, Political Director for Alliance 90/The Greens. Michael Kellner has been the Political Director of Alliance 90/The Greens since October 2013. From 2011 to 2013, he was spokesman for the Federal Working Group on Peace and International Politics. Prior to...

  • NYC: The Evolving Political Landscape in Germany and the Transatlantic Relationship

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    The ACG will host a Breakfast Briefing with Thomas Oppermann, Vice President of the German Bundestag.  Thomas Opperman was elected Vice-President of the German Bundestag on October 24, 2017. A member of the SPD, Mr. Opperman has been in Parliament since 2005, most recently as chairman of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag from 2013...