• The European Council Presidency: Can Germany Bring Europe Together?

    Virtual Discussions

    On July 1, Germany will assume the six-month rotating Presidency of the European Council. Germany takes on this role at a critical juncture for the European Union. The public health and economic implications of the corona crisis, Brexit and European cohesion, and the state of the transatlantic relationship are only some of the issues on...

  • Resilience and Adaptation: Culture and the Corona Crisis

    Virtual Discussions

    Social distancing requirements have abruptly put a halt to most cultural events. While museums and libraries in some communities in the United States and in Europe slowly start to re-open, concerts, performances, and many other cultural events are being cancelled for the rest of the year. How can cultural institutions survive under such circumstances –...

  • Resilience and Adaptation: Media and the Corona Crisis

    Virtual Discussions

    ournalism and the media play an indispensable role in democracies – especially in times of crisis. How can journalists keep the public informed about the world around them in the...