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SUMMARY:Virtual Event - "Germany’s Most Pressing Issue: Economic and Social Reforms"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Germany’s coalition government of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats came into office a little more than a year ago\, recognizing that economic and social reforms are urgently needed to boost the country’s economic competitiveness\, address demographic change\, modernize public services\, and ensure inclusive growth. Already under the previous “traffic light” coalition led by the Social Democrats\, the need for fundamental reform was clear. \nJoin the ACG for a virtual discussion on Germany’s plans to implement key economic and social reforms with Martin Klingst\, who managed the Initiative for an Effective State\, a project founded by two former federal ministers\, a former president of the Federal Constitutional Court\, and a media executive\, from 2024 to 2025.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_WbBPIgjZQLO9zfcmxQLcVA%3Fmc_cid%3D27bdaeeaa7%26mc_eid%3D679c73a13a%23%2Fregistration” css=”.vc_custom_1781098793593{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Martin Klingst is a journalist and author who studied Law in Freiburg\, Geneva\, and Hamburg. He was a journalist at DIE ZEIT for 27 years\, working as a reporter\, senior political editor\, and U.S. correspondent. He also served as Head of Strategic Communications and Speeches for the German president. From 2024 to 2025\, he managed the Initiative for an Effective State\, which aimed to comprehensively reform the government and public administration. He is currently the Executive Director of the #EffectiveLocalGovernments network at the Hertie School. \nMr. Klingst has published three books: Menschenrechte (Human Rights)\, Trumps Amerika. Reise in ein weißes Land (Trump’s America: Journey to a White Country)\, and a biography of Guido Goldman\, a Harvard professor and founder of the German Marshall Fund: Guido Goldman: Transatlantic Bridge Builder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germanys-most-pressing-issue-economic-and-social-reforms/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event – "Peace through Strength or Peace through Dialogue?"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conflicts on Europe’s doorstep and disruptive technologies are colliding with a faltering international order. An autocratic and aggressive Russia is endangering freedom and security in Europe. Competition and rivalry with China are threatening Europe’s prosperity. Tensions with the United States are forcing European leaders to chart a new course. Against this backdrop\, what role can diplomacy play in securing peace\, prosperity\, and freedom? \nJoin the American Council on Germany for a virtual discussion with Ambassador Rolf Nikel\, who helped shape Germany’s foreign and security policy over 40 years as a diplomat and recently published Der schmale Grat: Die Kunst der Diplomatie in Zeiten des Umbruchs about the art of diplomacy in uncertain times.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_qNDjLLL-R0a0EeGcQMX5aw%3Fmc_cid%3D7cc6e3c1eb%26mc_eid%3D1bbbf55822%23%2Fregistration” css=”.vc_custom_1781193114824{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]Ambassador Rolf Nikel has served as the Vice President of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) since September 2020. Before joining DGAP\, he spent more than 40 years working for the German Foreign Office. From July 2014 until the end of June 2020\, he was Germany’s Ambassador to Poland. From 2011 to 2014\, he was the Federal Government Commissioner for Disarmament and Arms Control. Prior to that\, he served in the Federal Chancellery – as Deputy Head of its Foreign and Security Policy Division (2006 to 2011) and Head of its United Nations and Global Issues Group (2005 to 2006). \nDuring his diplomatic career\, Amb. Nikel also worked at German embassies in Moscow\, Nairobi\, Paris\, and Washington\, DC\, where he headed the political departments. He studied Political Science\, Economics\, and International Law in Frankfurt; Durham\, North Carolina; and Paris. He was also a fellow at Harvard University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-event-peace-through-strength-or-peace-through-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event - 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 on Monday\, June 22\, at 9:00 am for a Kaffeepause 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%2FWN_y6gr5cB3Qcqloijg4JCCxw%3Fmc_cid%3Db55b0f689e%26mc_eid%3D679c73a13a%23%2Fregistration” css=”.vc_custom_1781803767109{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-event-kaffeepause-whats-abuzz-in-berlin-13/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T120000
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SUMMARY:Berlin Event: "Navigating a Fragmented\, Multipolar World"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n \nJoin the American Council on Germany and the Freunde des American Council on Germany for a discussion in Berlin with Amb. John B. Emerson. \n\n\n\n\nThe American Council on Germany and the Freunde des American Council on Germany e.V. cordially invite you to a discussion and reception with Ambassador John B. Emerson\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany\, Vice Chairman at Capital Group International\, and Chairman of the American Council on Germany on “Navigating a Fragmented\, Multipolar World.” \nAmbassador John B. Emerson was named Chairman of the American Council on Germany in January 2018. He is Vice Chairman at Capital Group International. Previously\, he was the U.S. Ambassador to Germany from 2013 to 2017. In 2015\, Ambassador Emerson received the State Department’s Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service\, an award given annually to one non-career Ambassador. In 2017\, the Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the CIA awarded him their highest civilian honors for his service. \nPrior to accepting the ambassadorial posting\, Amb. Emerson was President of Private Client Services for the Capital Group Companies. Before joining Capital\, he was Deputy Assistant to President Clinton where he coordinated his economic conferences\, served as the president’s liaison to the nation’s governors\, and led the administration’s efforts to obtain congressional approval of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreement and the extension of China s MFN trading status. Additionally\, he was appointed by President Obama to serve on his Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. Before working in the Clinton White House\, he served as Los Angeles Chief Deputy City Attorney and was a partner in the law firm of Manatt\, Phelps\, Rothenberg\, and Phillips. \nIn addition to his role as Chairman of the American Council on Germany\, he serves on the boards of the Pacific Council on International Policy and the German Marshall Fund of the United States and is a long serving member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds an honorary doctorate from Hamilton College\, a juris doctorate degree from the University of Chicago\, and a BA in Philosophy from Hamilton College. \nWith thanks to FGS Global for hosting this event. \n\n\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%2Fnavigating-a-fragmented-multipolar-world-tickets-1990109712723%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26mc_cid%3D994327dbab%26mc_eid%3D1c45133e9d”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/berlin-event-navigating-a-fragmented-multipolar-world/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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