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SUMMARY:Virtual - Kaffeepause: What's Abuzz in Berlin?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. Join us for a Kaffeepause following the state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Monday\, September 21\, at 9:00 am ET with Vladimir Balzer\, Moderator at Deutschlandradio.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F7017896521300%2FWN_pFFtoYk9ScOE_Ar-VTlpuw” css=”.vc_custom_1789652294840{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Vladimir Balzer is an award-winning radio journalist and moderator at Deutschlandradio. He grew up in Leipzig and studied in Dublin\, Venice\, and Leipzig. He began his career as a presenter\, reporter\, and editor at Deutschlandradio and MDR. Mr. Balzer hosts\, among other programs\, the daily program “Fazit – Kultur vom Tage” on Deutschlandfunk Kultur. In 2022\, he was selected to be a Kellen Fellow by the American Council on Germany. In 2023\, he started as a correspondent at Deutschlandradio’s main studio in Berlin. He is known as a commentator for German Television\, such as ZDF. He also regularly reports for his broadcaster from the United States.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-kaffeepause-whats-abuzz-in-berlin-4/
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Making Life Affordable Again? The Role of the States and Bundesländer - A Transatlantic Discussion
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIf there is one word defining election campaigns in 2026\, it’s affordability.\nRising inflation in the United States and Germany in recent years has meant stretched household budgets to cover everyday necessities like housing\, groceries\, and energy. From Montana to Michigan and from Saxony-Anhalt to Berlin\, affordability has become a powerful driver of voter frustration and a defining political issue in the many state-level campaigns in 2026. Populist movements on both the right and the left have increasingly tapped into these concerns to effectively mobilize voters\, and mainstream parties are making cost-of-living a centerpiece of their campaigns.\nThe many issues that have contributed to rising prices are often national or global in nature\, from lasting implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine to trade disputes and geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Still\, legislators in states and Bundesländer are tapping into this issue beyond the nations’ capitals.\n\nBeyond campaign promises\, what can state-level legislators actually do to tackle the cost of living crisis? Which tools do they have to ease inflation\, strengthen economic resilience\, and help prevent future price shocks? How can political leaders communicate effectively with their constituents about complex economic issues? \nIn our next event as part of the State-to-State: German-American State Legislator Dialogue from the Aspen Institute Germany and the American Council on Germany\, subnational political leaders from both sides of the Atlantic will come together to discuss exactly these issues in an important election year\, when affordability is a concern everywhere. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F2217902611956%2FWN_S1aQePHSQViTGdiAxX8sCw” css=”.vc_custom_1790261229376{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Silke Gebel MdL (Alliance 90/TheGreens) Berlin House of Representatives\nSilke Gebel has led the Green Party’s parliamentary group in the Berlin House of Representatives (Abgeordnetenhaus) since 2016. Ms. Gebel took her first steps into politics with the Young European Federalists in 2001 in her hometown of Koblenz. Until 2006\, she served in several roles there\, including deputy chairwoman on the federal level. A member of Alliance 90/The Greens since 2003\, Ms. Gebel was initially active in the party’s youth organization\, eventually taking the role of Federal General Secretary. Between 2008 and 2009\, She also served as spokesperson for the National Committee for International Youth Policy. After moving to Berlin\, she served on the party board in the district of Mitte between 2011 and 2013. In January 2013\, she became a Member of Parliament in Berlin’s state diet\, the Abgeordnetenhaus. In parliament\, Ms. Gebel was the parliamentary group’s spokesperson for environmental issues\, as well as serving on the committee on city planning and an inquiry commission on New Energy. Following the Berlin state elections in 2016\, Ms. Gebel was elected as one of two equal chairwomen of the Green Party group in parliament\, a position she held until 2023. Since 2020\, she also chairs the parliamentary group of the Europa Union Berlin\, promoting European unity. \nDelegate Josh Holstein (R) West Virginia House of Delegates\nJosh Holstein serves as Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party and as an elected member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Raised in Boone County in southern West Virginia\, he comes from a family with deep roots in the coal industry. He was elected to the legislature in 2020 at just 19 years old\, making him one of the youngest state lawmakers in the country. He currently serves on committees focused on legal issues\, energy policy\, infrastructure\, and emerging technologies. Mr. Holstein graduated from Sherman High School and earned a degree in economics from Marshall University. His background shapes his focus on economic growth\, energy development\, and strengthening rural communities. Outside of public service\, he is a bluegrass and gospel musician. He became involved in politics as a teenager and has held leadership roles at both the county and state level. In 2025\, he was elected Chairman of the State Party. \nJessica Steiner MdL (CDU) State Parliament of Saxony\nJessica Steiner serves as a member of the Saxon State Parliament\, dedicated to advancing healthcare reform\, social welfare\, and policies supporting workers’ rights. Her legislative focus reflects her commitment to creating robust support systems for individuals and families\, especially those caring for vulnerable members of society. She began her career as an intensive care nurse\, training at the Carl-von-Basedow-Klinikum in Merseburg and working for several years at the Heart Centre Leipzig\, specializing in cardiology. Ms. Steiner also spent six months at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, gaining an international perspective on healthcare practices. Back in Leipzig\, she led a project to implement a national nursing standard in cardiology care. In 2018\, family obligations led her to pause her medical studies at the University of Leipzig to care for her grandmother\, who suffered from dementia. This experience reinforced her belief in the importance of accessible social care frameworks and inspired her policy focus on family support and eldercare. In 2021\, Ms. Steiner ran as a Bundestag candidate\, and her dedication to social policies earned her a position on the CDU federal executive board and the Christian Democratic Workers’ Association (CDA) board in 2022. She advocates for policies that prioritize the working class\, guided by Christian Social Teaching. Ms. Steiner’s journey from intensive care nursing to legislative office underscores her commitment to public service and social cohesion\, a mission she continues to champion as a parliamentarian. \nDelegate Lily Qi (D) Maryland House of Delegates\nLily Qi is a Maryland state delegate representing Montgomery County\, a suburb of Washington\, D.C. She is the author of Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland\, her 2026 memoir about immigrant participation in American democracy. As the first American state legislator to have grown up in the People’s Republic of China\, she was featured in The Washington Post\, NPR\, Voice of America\, and Radio Free Asia\, which turned her story into a graphic novel. Ms. Qi is a leading voice in Annapolis for economic competitiveness and open primary elections. She was named “Legislator of the Year” three times for championing the innovation economy and small businesses. Her legislation has led to a designated state green bank for clean energy innovation\, millions of dollars in matching grants for industries of the future\, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program\, and the Governor’s LGBTQ+ Commission. Before elective office\, Ms. Qi had a diverse career in economic development\, public engagement\, and local government\, including as a political appointee of former County Executive Ike Leggett. She has served on numerous boards and commissions. A cultural broker\, Ms. Qi speaks on immigrant integration\, business climate\, civic and political engagement\, and the Asian American experience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-making-life-affordable-again-the-role-of-the-states-and-bundeslander-a-transatlantic-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event – The Heat Is On: Health\, Society\, and Climate Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26300″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] \n\nJoin us for a discussion with experts from both sides of the Atlantic as they compare perspectives from Germany and the United States\, explore the medical and social dimensions of heat protection\, and consider how healthcare systems\, patients\, and communities can respond to rising temperatures. The conversation will address both the immediate health risks posed by heat and the broader societal challenge of strengthening resilience in a changing climate. \n\n\nA truly hot topic: With rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves\, the health impacts of heat are becoming increasingly urgent. Yet temperatures do not need to reach extreme levels to pose serious risks. They can trigger heart attacks and strokes and contribute to a growing burden of heat-related mortality that is likely to intensify with climate change and population aging. The effects are felt not only at the level of public health but also in everyday medical care\, where a prescription that is safe in the winter may become dangerous during a hot summer. \nHow dangerous is heat really\, even when temperatures do not appear extreme? How do rising temperatures affect healthcare systems\, patients\, and vulnerable populations? What forms of prevention\, patient education\, and community support are needed to reduce heat-related health risks? And how can societies adapt to the growing public health challenges posed by a warming world? \nBrought to you by the University of Cologne NY Office\, ACG\, DWIH NY\, DFG & partners. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-heat-is-on-health-society-and-climate-adaptation-registration-1997508787555%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator” css=”.vc_custom_1787081424433{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Dr. Beate Müller is a Professor for General Practice and the Director of the Institute of General Practice at the Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne\, University of Cologne. Her institute aligns research\, teaching\, and patient care with a focus on planetary health in primary care. She received the 2023 University Prize for Sustainability from the University of Cologne. Dr. Müller serves as member of the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) and of the Drug Commission of the German Medical Profession (AkdÄ). She is also Co-Editor of The Journal of Evidence and Quality in Health Care (ZEFQ). \nDr. Kai Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health. He also serves as the Faculty Director of the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health and the President-Elect of the GeoHealth Section at the American Geophysical Union. Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering in 2016 from Nanjing University in China and the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoc Fellowship at Helmholtz Zentrum München-German Center for Environmental Health in Germany. He is the 2025 Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. He is also the Editor of the GeoHealth journal and Associate Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-event-the-heat-is-on-health-society-and-climate-adaptation/
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