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SUMMARY:San Francisco Event: “The Transatlantic Trade Partnership Under Strain: Status Quo or a Path Forward?"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nThe San Francisco Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany and the and the German-American Business Association – Northern California cordially invite you to a discussion and reception with Dr. Samina Sultan\, Senior Economist for European Economic and Fiscal Policy at the German Economic Institute (IW) on “The Transatlantic Trade Partnership Under Strain: Status Quo or a Path Forward?” \n\n\nThis event is free for ACG and GABA members and $15 for non-members. \nTo attend\, RSVP by Friday\, March 27. \nDr. Samina Sultan is a Senior Economist for European Economic and Fiscal Policy at the German Economic Institute (IW). She studied economics at the Universities of Mannheim\, St. Gallen and Tübingen; she did her PhD at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and at the University of California\, Berkeley. Her research interests include trade\, trade policy\, Europe\, fiscal and industrial policies\, and China. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/san-francisco-event-the-transatlantic-trade-partnership-under-strain-status-quo-or-a-path-forward/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:LA Event: “All Doom and Gloom? The German Economic Model in Transition”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Los Angeles Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany will host a discussion and luncheon with Dr. Samina Sultan\, Senior Economist for European Economic and Fiscal Policy at the German Economic Institute (IW)\, on “All Doom and Gloom? The German Economic Model in Transition.” \nThe cost to attend this event is $25.00. Please email events@acgusa.org if you are interested in attending. \nDr. Samina Sultan is a Senior Economist for European Economic and Fiscal Policy at the German Economic Institute (IW). She studied economics at the Universities of Mannheim\, St. Gallen and Tübingen; she did her PhD at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and at the University of California\, Berkeley. Her research interests include trade\, trade policy\, Europe\, fiscal and industrial policies\, and China.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/la-event-all-doom-and-gloom-the-german-economic-model-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event - Let's Talk Democracy: How to Explain America to Germans
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the next installment of the Let’s Talk Democracy series\, journalist and commentator Alexander Görlach will talk with Ines Pohl\, Chief Correspondent of Deutsche Welle in Washington\, D.C. about her experiences covering the news in the United States. She has traveled extensively throughout the country\, seeing firsthand the many different experiences of people living in the United States.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_k_KrYFV3Rm-Wd3-bHHnUNQ%3Fmc_cid%3D2dbd47d282%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID%23%2Fregistration” css=”.vc_custom_1773346004743{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInes Pohl has been based in the United States since 2020\, serving as the Bureau Chief of Deutsche Welle — with a focus on the pressures facing contemporary democracies. Her reporting examines why growing numbers of voters in established democratic systems are drawn to authoritarian leaders and what this shift reveals about deeper political\, social\, and cultural transformations. As Bureau Chief\, she oversees reporting from across the United States\, consistently placing people at the center of her storytelling. Ms. Pohl has covered the Trump presidency closely as a member of the White House Foreign Press pool\, while deliberately spending time reporting outside Washington in order to capture perspectives that are often absent from national political debates. \nMs. Pohl brings a distinctly German and European perspective to her reporting from the United States. Her work frequently reflects on how American political developments resonate beyond national borders and what lessons they may hold for Europe’s own democratic debates. Rather than treating U.S. politics as an isolated phenomenon\, she places it in a transatlantic context\, examining similarities\, differences\, and mutual blind spots. \nBefore returning to the United States\, Ms. Pohl spent six years as Editor‑in‑Chief of the German daily taz. She later covered the 2016 U.S. presidential election for Deutsche Welle before becoming DW’s Editor‑in‑Chief in Berlin and Bonn. During her three years in that role\, she worked closely with colleagues to sharpen the editorial profiles of Deutsche Welle’s 30 language services and to strengthen the organization’s social media strategy in response to a rapidly evolving media landscape. \nDr. Alexander Görlach is an Adjunct Professor to NYU Gallatin School where he teaches democratic theory. Prior to that he had various positions as visiting scholar and as fellow at Harvard University in the United States\, and Cambridge University and Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He is a Senior Fellow to the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York and a Senior Advisor to the Berggruen Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Görlach holds a ThD in Comparative Religion and a PhD in Linguistics. His academic interests include democratic theory\, politics and religion\, and theories of secularism\, pluralism and cosmopolitanism. In the academic year 2017-18\, he was a visiting scholar at National Taiwan University and City University Hongkong. Since then Dr. Görlach has had a special interest in the rise of China and what it means for the democracies in East Asia. \nDr. Görlach is an Honorary Professor of Ethics and Theology at Leuphana University in Lüneburg\, Germany. He is also the founder of the debate-magazine The European\, that he also ran as its Editor-in-Chief from 2009 to 2015. He is a contributor to the New York Times\, Neue Zürcher Zeitung\, and the South China Morning Post\, and a columnist for the business magazine Wirtschaftswoche\, Deutsche Welle\, and Focus Online. He is a frequent commentator on German television.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-event-lets-talk-democracy-how-to-explain-america-to-germans/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Discussions
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SUMMARY:Cleveland: Evening Stammtisch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Cleveland Warburg Chapter will host a Stammtisch for all those interested. For more information\, please email Chapter Director Martin Schulz martincschulz@gmail.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/cleveland-evening-stammtisch/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Germany Event: “Rethinking Transatlantic Relations: Policy\, Practice\, and Partnership”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany\, in cooperation with 1014 Deutschland e.V. and various American Centers in Germany\, will host a speaking tour for former U.S. diplomat Robin Quinville. In five cities\, she will engage with local audiences and experts to explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid shifting global dynamics. These events will highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic community today. Each stop will feature a unique discussion – tailored to each community – addressing key themes such as geopolitical change\, democratic resilience\, and the evolving role of transatlantic cooperation in a complex global order. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us in Mainz on April 20 for a discussion in Mainz on April 20\, in which Robin Quinville (Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program) will explore the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world’s most important bilateral partnerships. \nFor decades\, the strong partnership between the United States and Europe has been built on shared values and mutual trust. Yet\, in a time marked by geopolitical tensions\, ongoing conflicts\, and growing debates about the future of international cooperation and multilateralism\, the transatlantic relationship faces both renewed expectations as well as new uncertainties. How are political developments in Washington\, Brussels\, and Berlin reshaping the alliance? What role will security and trade play in defining the next chapter of transatlantic ties? And how can we navigate disagreements while strengthening our shared interests? What is the role of civil society actors on both sides of the Atlantic and private friendships in fostering a stable relationship? \nRSVP HERE to Secure Your Spot! \nRobin Quinville is the former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program. She spent more than 30 years as a U.S. diplomat\, having served primarily in Europe – including postings to two multilateral organizations (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO) and bilateral postings to Cyprus\, Bosnia\, Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Germany. She also spent a year in Baghdad\, Iraq. In Washington\, she directed the Office of Western European Affairs at the Department of State and served as a Wilson Center State Department Fellow for a year. Her last foreign posting was as the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, Germany. \nMs. Quinville holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Smith College. She is widely recognized for her expertise in European affairs\, alliance politics\, and transatlantic cooperation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germany-event-rethinking-transatlantic-relations-policy-practice-and-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000
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SUMMARY:DC Event: Foreign Correspondent Unplugged on “Campaign Season on Both Sides of the Atlantic”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut USA cordially invite you to a Live Podcast Recording and Discussion as part of the series Foreign Correspondent Unplugged\, on “Campaign Season on Both Sides of the Atlantic” with Liz Goodwin\, National Political Reporter\, The Washington Post and Nadine Lindner\, Journalist\, Deutschlandradio\, and moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President and CEO\, The American Council on Germany.  \nJoin the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut USA for an installment of our Foreign Correspondent Unplugged series\, which delves into current political debates on both sides of the Atlantic. \nThe year 2026 is shaping up to be an important electoral moment on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States\, voters will head to the polls for the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape the final years of the current administration in Washington\, DC. In Germany\, several key state elections will test the strength of the governing coalition and the continued rise of parties such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD)\, offering an early indication of the political dynamics that could influence the next federal contest. Together\, these campaigns will provide a revealing snapshot of how domestic political pressures in both countries may shape the future of the transatlantic relationship. \nDrawing on our guests’ extensive on-the-ground reporting – from Germany’s evolving party landscape to the shifting dynamics of U.S. national politics – this discussion will explore how political narratives\, voter behavior\, and media coverage are influencing democratic debate and the broader transatlantic relationship. \nThis event is part of a week-long speaking tour by Nadine Lindner to five U.S. cities titled State(s) of Democracy: A German Journalist’s Journey to the U.S. in 2026. \nLiz Goodwin is a national political reporter for The Washington Post\, writing about the forces and people remaking American politics. She previously covered the Senate. Ms. Goodwin joined The Post from the Boston Globe\, where she covered national politics since 2018\, most recently serving as Washington bureau chief. Before joining the Globe in 2018\, Ms. Goodwin wrote about national politics and national affairs for Yahoo News\, covering Congress\, the 2012 and 2016 presidential campaigns\, immigration\, and criminal justice\, among other topics. Earlier in her career\, she worked at the Daily Beast. As a reporter\, Ms. Goodwin is known for capturing the human side of politics — writing revealing profiles of candidates and examining the complex decision-making of voters in absorbing narratives. She has written from the U.S.-Mexico border about the Trump administration’s family separation policy and from Britain on former president Donald Trump’s influence on nationalists in that country and has reported from the campaign trail over three presidential elections. \n  \nNadine Lindner has been a Correspondent in the Berlin studio of “Deutschlandradio” since early 2016. Among other things\, Ms. Lindner is responsible for the news coverage of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German parliament. Ms. Lindner studied Political Science at Leipzig University in Saxony and discovered her enthusiasm for radio at the training station “mephisto 97.6.” After graduating from university\, she worked as a freelance journalist for “MDR sputnik” and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as well as Deutschlandradio. She completed her journalistic training at Deutschlandradio in Berlin. In 2013\, Ms. Lindner moved back to Saxony as a regional correspondent for Deutschlandradio\, where she covered the early evolution of the AfD and the anti-asylum movement Pegida. In 2024\, she received the prize from the Bundespressekonferenz\, the association of capital studio journalists\, for her reporting about the AfD and Eastern Germany. \n  \nDr. Steven E. Sokol (moderator) has been the President and CEO of the American Council on Germany since 2015. Previously\, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and prior to that he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the American Council on Germany. Earlier in his career\, Dr. Sokol worked at the Aspen Institute Berlin and in the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. He holds a Doctorate from Northeastern University as well as an M.A. from the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He has also studied at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Freie Universität in Berlin. \n  \nThere is no cost to attend this event.[/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%2Fdiscussion-campaign-season-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic-tickets-1986338773743%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26keep_tld%3Dtrue%23location”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/dc-event-foreign-correspondent-unplugged-on-campaign-season-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/
CATEGORIES:Other Programs
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SUMMARY:Germany Event: “Europe-USA: A Transatlantic Stress Test”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany\, in cooperation with 1014 Deutschland e.V. and various American Centers in Germany\, will host a speaking tour for former U.S. diplomat Robin Quinville. In five cities\, she will engage with local audiences and experts to explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid shifting global dynamics. These events will highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic community today. Each stop will feature a unique discussion – tailored to each community – addressing key themes such as geopolitical change\, democratic resilience\, and the evolving role of transatlantic cooperation in a complex global order. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHow resilient is the transatlantic partnership in a moment marked by political polarization\, the legacy of the Trump presidency\, and ongoing international conflicts? What expectations do Europe and the United States now have of one another — and what does a balanced\, future‑oriented alliance look like? In this interactive format\, Astrid Fellner and Martin Kopf‑Giammanco will take\nturns guiding the conversation. Together with Robin Quinville\, they will explore how shifting geopolitical priorities\, war and crisis diplomacy\, and debates over European strategic autonomy are reshaping the foundations of the transatlantic relationship. The discussion will also address the question of how to maintain— or even reinvent — cooperation at a time when the global order is under visible strain. \nClick HERE for More Information!\nTo register\, please email anmeldung@dai-saarland.de \nRobin Quinville is the former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program. She spent more than 30 years as a U.S. diplomat\, having served primarily in Europe – including postings to two multilateral organizations (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO) and bilateral postings to Cyprus\, Bosnia\, Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Germany. She also spent a year in Baghdad\, Iraq. In Washington\, she directed the Office of Western European Affairs at the Department of State and served as a Wilson Center State Department Fellow for a year. Her last foreign posting was as the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, Germany. \nMs. Quinville holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Smith College. She is widely recognized for her expertise in European affairs\, alliance politics\, and transatlantic cooperation. \nAstrid M. Fellner is Chair of North American Literary and Cultural Studies at Saarland University in Saarbrücken\, where she also served as Vice-President for Europe and International Affairs (2013-2017) and Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Humanities (2020-2024). She is Head of the UniGR-Center for Border Studies at Saarland U and co-editor a trilingual Border Glossary\, a handbook of key terms in Border Studies. A former member of the BMBF-project “Linking Borderlands\,” she has worked on industrial films of the Greater Region SaarLorLux+ and the German/Polish border. She has been involved in a series of projects in Higher Education Management with Ukrainian and Latin American universities. \nA graduate of the University of Vienna\, she was a Fulbright at UT Austin (1990/91)\, a Visiting Scholar at UC Irvine (1997) and UMass Amherst (2003- 2005)\, Adjunct Professor of English at Bradley U in Peoria\, IL (2008)\, and she was Distinguished Austrian Chair at Stanford University (2008/09). A board member of the GAI Saarland since 2010\, she has been Managing Director of the GAI Saarland since June 2025. \nMartin Kopf-Giammanco is Program Director at the German-American Institute Saarland\, where he connects people and ideas through cultural eventsand strategic partnerships. Passionate about building bridges across the Atlantic\, he curates programs that foster dialogue\, collaboration\, and shared appreciation of culture and cuisine between Germany and the United States. When he’s not busy at the Institute\, he works as a historical linguist at Saarland University. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germany-event-europe-usa-a-transatlantic-stress-test/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: “The ‘Multi-polarization’ of the World: Europe\, the United States\, and the Current Crisis in the Middle East”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe American Council on Germany will host a  Breakfast Briefing  on “The ‘Multi-polarization’ of the World: Europe\, the United States\, and the Current Crisis in the Middle East” with Dr. Volker Perthes\,Senior Distinguished Fellow at German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) and Former Under Secretary General of the United Nations. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email events@acgusa.org.  \nDr. Volker Perthes is a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik\, SWP) and former Under Secretary General of the United Nations. He previously served as Special Representative of the Secretary General for Sudan and Head of UNITAMS (from February 2021 through October 2023) and led the Independent Strategic Review of UNAMI (Iraq) (from October 2023 through March 2024). \nFrom 2005 to 2020\, he was Director and CEO of Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik and also taught international relations at Humboldt University\, Berlin. He is a prolific author and commentator\, with a focus on global geopolitics\, Europe\, the Middle East\, and international organizations. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-the-multi-polarization-of-the-world-europe-the-united-states-and-the-current-crisis-in-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Germany Event: “Reinventing Transatlantic Ties? The Future of German-American Relations”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany\, in cooperation with 1014 Deutschland e.V. and various American Centers in Germany\, will host a speaking tour for former U.S. diplomat Robin Quinville. In five cities\, she will engage with local audiences and experts to explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid shifting global dynamics. These events will highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic community today. Each stop will feature a unique discussion – tailored to each community – addressing key themes such as geopolitical change\, democratic resilience\, and the evolving role of transatlantic cooperation in a complex global order. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us in Mainz on April 20 for a discussion with Robin Quinville (Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program) and Martin Kilgus (United Nations Association of Germany–Baden-Württemberg)\, as they explore the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world’s most important bilateral partnerships. \nFor decades\, the strong partnership between the United States and Europe has been built on shared values and mutual trust. Yet\, in a time marked by geopolitical tensions\, ongoing conflicts\, and growing debates about the future of international cooperation and multilateralism\, the transatlantic relationship faces both renewed expectations as well as new uncertainties. How are political developments in Washington\, Brussels\, and Berlin reshaping the alliance? What role will security and trade play in defining the next chapter of transatlantic ties? And how can we navigate disagreements while strengthening our shared interests? What is the role of civil society actors on both sides of the Atlantic and private friendships in fostering a stable relationship? \nClick HERE for More Information!\nTo register\, please email anmeldung@daz.org \nRobin Quinville is the former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program. She spent more than 30 years as a U.S. diplomat\, having served primarily in Europe – including postings to two multilateral organizations (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO) and bilateral postings to Cyprus\, Bosnia\, Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Germany. She also spent a year in Baghdad\, Iraq. In Washington\, she directed the Office of Western European Affairs at the Department of State and served as a Wilson Center State Department Fellow for a year. Her last foreign posting was as the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, Germany. \nMs. Quinville holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Smith College. She is widely recognized for her expertise in European affairs\, alliance politics\, and transatlantic cooperation. \nDr. Martin Kilgus is chairman of The German Association for Foreign Affairs (DGVN) in Baden-Württemberg and a member of various committees and commissions on European and transatlantic cooperation. Until May 2025\, he was a member of the Federal Executive Committee of the DGVN. He studied politics\, American studies\, international relations\, and communication in Stuttgart and Washington\, D.C. His main areas of focus are migration and integration in Germany and Europe\, European integration and EU enlargement\, German-American relations\, and municipal and international development cooperation. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germany-event-reinventing-transatlantic-ties-the-future-of-german-american-relations/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Discussion—Meet a Bundestag Member: German Politics Today
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany (ACG)\, the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)\, and the German Studies Association (GSA) have launched a new virtual series\, Meet a Bundestag Member: German Politics Today. The series offers students of German language and culture the chance to engage directly with members of the German Bundestag on timely political issues while practicing their German language skills. \nThe third session will take place on April 23 at 11:00 AM ET and will feature Deborah Düring (German Alliance 90/The Greens)\, who will join ACG President Dr. Steven E. Sokol for a 45-minute moderated discussion — held in German — incorporating questions posed by the audience. \nFollowing each event\, the conversations will also be released as podcasts\, making them easily accessible for members\, students\, and educators to use in the classroom. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nDeborah Düring has been a member of the German Bundestag since October 2021. Since January 2024 she has served as the foreign policy spokesperson for the Green parliamentary group. She previously served as spokesperson for development policy. She holds a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Social Sciences. She completed the master’s program “International Studies / Peace and Conflict Research” in 2025 at Goethe University Frankfurt and the Technical University of Darmstadt\, in cooperation with the Hessian Foundation for Peace and Conflict Research (HSFK). Alongside her studies\, she worked at the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in the field of development cooperation and with the non governmental organization Survival International. Deborah Düring spent several years living and studying in Latin America\, including during a voluntary social year in an indigenous community in Costa Rica and during a semester abroad in Peru. \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.aatg.org%2Fevents%2Fmeet-a-bundestag-member-german-politics-today—deborah-dring-%2Fregister%3Fmc_cid%3D8cbecac94b%26mc_eid%3D1c45133e9d”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/virtual-discussion-meet-a-bundestag-member-german-politics-today/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Discussions
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SUMMARY:Germany Event: “Redefining Soft Power vs Return of the Strong Man – Women in the Diplomatic Service in the US and Germany”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany\, in cooperation with 1014 Deutschland e.V. and various American Centers in Germany\, will host a speaking tour for former U.S. diplomat Robin Quinville. In five cities\, she will engage with local audiences and experts to explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid shifting global dynamics. These events will highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic community today. Each stop will feature a unique discussion – tailored to each community – addressing key themes such as geopolitical change\, democratic resilience\, and the evolving role of transatlantic cooperation in a complex global order. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us April 23 in Freiburg in conversation with two women with extensive careers as diplomats – representing the US and Germany. Robin Quinville and Dr. Christine Althauser will compare notes on their careers as women in the US-American and the German Foreign Service and also look into the future on how international and especially trans-Atlantic relations are upheld by the Foreign Service. In particular\, they will discuss\, what women can bring to the table in today’s more challenging negotiation climate. \nFor 80 years\, the transatlantic alliance served as the backbone of a rules-based liberal order. Today\, that order is eroding—and the United States is increasingly signaling a move away from the multilateral commitments and institutional leadership that once defined its global role. With Washington adopting a more interest-driven\, transactional posture\, Europe faces a strategic moment of truth. What does transatlantic cooperation look like when the old assumptions no longer hold? Can Europe become a more autonomous partner—and what kind of global governance model might replace the one now fading? \nRSVP HERE to Secure Your Spot! \nRobin Quinville is the former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program. She spent more than 30 years as a U.S. diplomat\, having served primarily in Europe – including postings to two multilateral organizations (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO) and bilateral postings to Cyprus\, Bosnia\, Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Germany. She also spent a year in Baghdad\, Iraq. In Washington\, she directed the Office of Western European Affairs at the Department of State and served as a Wilson Center State Department Fellow for a year. Her last foreign posting was as the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, Germany. \nMs. Quinville holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Smith College. She is widely recognized for her expertise in European affairs\, alliance politics\, and transatlantic cooperation. \nDr. Christine D. Althauser joined the Federal German Foreign Office in 1987\, where she began her career in the diplomatic service. After earning her doctorate\, she served at the German Embassy in Moscow from 1997 to 2000\, served in the Netherlands as well as at the European Council in Strasbourg and was German Ambassador to North Macedonia from 2014 to 2017\, as well as Consul General in Shanghai from 2017 to 2021. Today\, Dr. Althauser works in international diplomatic training in Berlin and continues to work on issues related to international relations with China\, Russia\, and Eastern Europe\, as well as on questions of European integration\, including for the Federal Foreign Office. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germany-event-redefining-soft-power-vs-return-of-the-strong-man-women-in-the-diplomatic-service-in-the-us-and-germany/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
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SUMMARY:Boston Event: Foreign Correspondent Unplugged on “Covering Democracy: Media\, Politics\, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut cordially invite you to a discussion as part of the series Foreign Correspondent Unplugged on “Covering Democracy: Media\, Politics\, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic” with Nadine Lindner\, Journalist\, Deutschlandradio and Renée Loth\, Opinion Columnist and Former Editor\, The Boston Globe\, moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol\, President and CEO\, The American Council on Germany. \nJoin the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut for an installment of our Foreign Correspondent Unplugged series\, which delves into current political debates on both sides of the Atlantic. \nPolitical debates in both Germany and the United States are increasingly shaped not only by elections and policy decisions\, but also by the narratives and interpretations that emerge in the media. As polarization deepens and political movements evolve\, journalists and opinion writers play a crucial role in helping the public make sense of fast-moving political developments. \nJoin two accomplished voices from their respective national media landscape for a conversation about politics\, public discourse\, and the changing role of journalism. Nadine Lindner\, an award-winning correspondent for Deutschlandradio known for her reporting on the rise of the Alternative for Germany and political developments in eastern Germany\, will be joined by Renée Loth\, an opinion columnist at The Boston Globe and former editorial page editor of the newspaper. Drawing on decades of reporting and commentary\, they will explore how political journalism and opinion writing shape public understanding of major political trends – from the evolution of party politics in Germany to the forces transforming American democracy – and what audiences on each side of the Atlantic often misunderstand about the other. \nThis event is part of a week-long speaking tour by Nadine Lindner to five U.S. cities titled “State(s) of Democracy: A German Journalist’s Journey to the U.S. in 2026.” \nNadine Lindner has been a Correspondent in the Berlin studio of “Deutschlandradio” since early 2016. Among other things\, Ms. Lindner is responsible for the news coverage of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German parliament. Ms. Lindner studied Political Science at Leipzig University in Saxony\, and discovered her enthusiasm for radio at the training station “mephisto 97.6.” After graduating from university\, she worked as a freelance journalist for “MDR sputnik” and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as well as Deutschlandradio. She completed her journalistic training at Deutschlandradio in Berlin. In 2013\, Ms. Lindner moved back to Saxony as a regional correspondent for Deutschlandradio\, where she covered the early evolution of the AfD and the anti-asylum movement Pegida. In 2024\, she received the prize from the Bundespressekonferenz\, the association of capital studio journalists\, for her reporting about the AfD and Eastern Germany. \nRenée Loth was a Goldsmith Fellow at the Shorenstein Center. She is a columnist for the Boston Globe and is the newspaper’s former editorial page editor. In that capacity\, Ms. Loth was the highest-ranking woman at the Globe for nine years. Ms. Loth holds a journalism degree from Boston University\, where she edited the campus newspaper during the 1970s. She then edited the East Boston Community News\, worked as a political reporter for the Boston Phoenix and later became associate editor of New England Monthly magazine. In 1985\, Ms. Loth was hired by the Boston Globe as a staff writer for the Sunday magazine. She went on to cover Governor Dukakis and other politicians as a State House bureau reporter. In 1992\, Ms. Loth covered the presidential campaign\, inaugurating the popular Ad Watch column analyzing TV political ads. She became the political editor in 1993\, and deputy editor of the editorial page in 1994. She is a regular contributor to local and national news panels and is vice-chair of the board of PEN-New England. With the support of traveling journalism fellowships\, she has reported from 14 countries. \nDr. Steven E. Sokol (moderator) has been the President and CEO of the American Council on Germany since 2015. Previously\, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and prior to that he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the American Council on Germany. Earlier in his career\, Dr. Sokol worked at the Aspen Institute Berlin and in the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. He holds a Doctorate from Northeastern University as well as an M.A. from the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He has also studied at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Freie Universität in Berlin. \nThere is no cost to attend this event. 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URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/boston-event-foreign-correspondent-unplugged-on-covering-democracy-media-politics-and-public-opinion-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000
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SUMMARY:Germany Event: “Reimagining the Transatlantic Partnership: What a Strong Europe Means for the United States and Europe”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany\, in cooperation with 1014 Deutschland e.V. and various American Centers in Germany\, will host a speaking tour for former U.S. diplomat Robin Quinville. In five cities\, she will engage with local audiences and experts to explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid shifting global dynamics. These events will highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic community today. Each stop will feature a unique discussion – tailored to each community – addressing key themes such as geopolitical change\, democratic resilience\, and the evolving role of transatlantic cooperation in a complex global order. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFor 80 years\, the transatlantic alliance has served as the backbone of a rules-based international order. Today\, that liberal order is eroding – and the United States is increasingly signaling a move away from the multilateral commitments and institutional leadership that once defined its global role. With Washington adopting a more interest-driven\, transactional posture\, Europe faces a strategic moment of truth. What does trans-Atlantic cooperation look like when the old assumptions no longer hold? Can Europe become a more autonomous partner – and what kind of global governance model might replace the framework that is now fading? \nJoin us in Berlin April 27 for an event bringing together leading foreign policy experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore these questions and chart possible paths forward for the transatlantic partnership: Robin Quinville\, former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program and former Charge d ’Affaires at the U.S. Mission to Germany; and Claudia Major\, Senior Vice President\, Transatlantic Security at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. \nRSVP HERE to Secure Your Spot! \nRobin Quinville is the former Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program. She spent more than 30 years as a U.S. diplomat\, having served primarily in Europe – including postings to two multilateral organizations (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO) and bilateral postings to Cyprus\, Bosnia\, Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Germany. She also spent a year in Baghdad\, Iraq. In Washington\, she directed the Office of Western European Affairs at the Department of State and served as a Wilson Center State Department Fellow for a year. Her last foreign posting was as the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, Germany. \nMs. Quinville holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Smith College. She is widely recognized for her expertise in European affairs\, alliance politics\, and transatlantic cooperation. \nDr. Claudia Major is GMF’s senior vice president overseeing the organization’s transatlantic security and defense work\, and an executive team member. Previously\, Dr. Major was the director of the International Security Division at the German think tank Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) in Berlin.  \nHer research\, advisory work\, and publications focus on German\, European and transatlantic security and defense policy\, NATO\, deterrence and nuclear (dis)order\, defense industry\, and the Franco-German relationship. Currently\, she is particularly focused on the repercussions of Russia’s war against Ukraine for Europe\, the transatlantic relationship\, and the nuclear order; options to end the war in Ukraine; and ways to ensure the long-term security of Europe and Ukraine. \nDr. Major previously held positions at the Center for Security Studies at the ETH Zurich\, the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)\, the EU Institute for Security Studies (Paris)\, the NATO Department of the German Foreign Office\, and Sciences Po Paris. She was and is a member of various committees\, including the Advisory Board for Civilian Crisis Prevention of the German Federal Foreign Office (2010-2024) and the Advisory Board of the Federal Ministry of Defense on “leadership development and civic education” (lnnere Führung) (since 2023). She holds a diploma from the Free University of Berlin and Sciences Po Paris and a PhD from the University of Birmingham (UK). \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/germany-event-reimagining-the-transatlantic-partnership-what-a-strong-europe-means-for-the-united-states-and-europe/
CATEGORIES:Germany Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: “Germany’s Zeitenwende: Four Years On”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany will host a discussion and luncheon on “Germany’s Zeitenwende: Four Years On” with H.E. Olaf Scholz\, Former German Federal Chancellor (2021-2025) and Member of the Bundestag (SPD). \nOlaf Scholz (born 14 June 1958) served as the Federal Chancellor of Germany from 2021 to 2025. He led the first Ampelkoalition (“traffic light coalition\,” consisting of Social Democrats\, Greens\, and Free Democrats)\, at the federal level. Immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 20222\, Chancellor Scholz held a historic speech in the Bundestag announcing a massive shift in the tenets of German foreign policy and defense spending. \nA member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD)\, Olaf Scholz was elected to the Bundestag from 1998 to 2011. Before being elected Chancellor\, he served as Vice Chancellor in the fourth Merkel cabinet and as Federal Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2021\, during which time he oversaw management of the emergency funding package during the Covid-19 Pandemic. He was also First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018\, deputy leader of the SPD from 2009 to 2019\, and Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs from 2007 to 2009. \nFederal Chancellor Scholz studied law at the University of Hamburg from 1978 to 1984. After earning his degree in 1985\, he established his own firm in Hamburg specializing in labor law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-germanys-zeitenwende-four-years-on/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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