• Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S.: Opportunities, Challenges, and The Role of the Banking Sector

    NYC Events

    The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Bernd Spalt, Chief Risk Officer, Commerzbank AG.   Bernd Spalt has been the Chief Risk Officer at Commerzbank AG since January 1, 2024. He is responsible for Group Model Risk Management, Group Compliance, Group Credit Risk Management, Group Cyber Risk & Information Security, and Group Risk Control....

  • Bridging the Gap: Fostering a Transatlantic Partnership in a New Era

    NYC Events

    The ACG will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Tobias Lindner, former Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany.Dr. Tobias Lindner was Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office from December 2021 until May 2025. He served as a Member of the German Bundestag from June...

  • NYC Event “Chancellor Merz’s First 180 Days: Policy, Politics, and Public Perception”

    NYC Events

    The American Council on Germany will host luncheon and discussion with Anja Wehler-Schöck, International Editor at Der Tagesspiegel on “Chancellor Merz’s First 180 Days: Policy, Politics, and Public Perception”.  Anja Wehler-Schöck joined the Editorial Board of Der Tagesspiegel as the International Editor in January 2025. She has been Head of International Politics at Der Tagesspiegel since August 2022. Prior to...