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American-German Institute
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The American-German Institute is the only think tank focused on the issues at stake for the United States and Germany globally.

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Last Wednesday, #AGIgala honored Joe Kaeser with its Global Leadership Award. We are grateful to our supporters who make AGI’s policy analysis and programming possible throughout the year. americangerman.institute/2025/10/joe-...
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AGI is saddened to learn of the passing of Klaus Scharioth. During and after his time as a diplomat, Dr. Scharioth was a partner of the Institute and a strong supporter of the transatlantic relationship. ata-dag.de/aktuelles/na...
November 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
AGI is pleased to announce that Georg F. W. Schaeffler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG and shareholder of the Schaeffler Group, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the American-German Institute.

Learn more: americangerman.institute/2025/10/geor...
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last week, AGI hosted a roundtable with Commerzbank AG CEO Bettina Orlopp. Experts discussed the foreign direct investment climate in the United States and the role of international banks in navigating regulatory and operational frameworks.
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What foreign policy challenges is Friedrich Merz facing early in his chancellorship, and how can he ensure that the new National Security Council addresses those challenges strategically? Read our new publication from Phyllis Berry: americangerman.institute/publication/...
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our transatlantic #agilgbtqexchange participants met this week with leaders from government, media, and civil society in Washington, DC. This fall they’ll share insights through articles, podcasts & multimedia reports – stay tuned for their reflections!
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Germany is doing more to invest in its military. On the newest episode of The Zeitgeist, MdB Hubertus Heil discussed how to ensure that the investments were effective and sustainable: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Find out more about the networks between right-wing parties in Europe and the US in our podcast with Annett Meiritz and @jschaeuble.bsky.social. We discuss the findings of their book, The Alliance of the New Right, which is out today. Listen: americangerman.institute/podcast/epis...
September 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Announcing the 2025-2026 cohort of #agiLGBTQexchange! These participants will examine the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ rights in the US and Germany and will share their insights throughout the year. Learn more about the group: americangerman.institute/project/buil...
August 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks to @metinhakverdi.bsky.social for taking part in a discussion at AGI during his first visit to Washington in his role as transatlantic coordinator. You can hear more about his role and views of the US-German relationship in an upcoming episode of #TheZeitgeist podcast.
July 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yesterday, AGI, Amerikahaus, Hochschule für Politik at TUM, and TUM School of Management hosted Germany, the EU, and the United States in a New Geoeconomic Order to discuss economic security and technology in the transatlantic relationship.
May 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join AGI as we honor Joe Kaeser with its Global Leadership Award on October 29, 2025. We invite you to support the #AGIgala and invest in a strong transatlantic relationship during this time of global change and volatility.
americangerman.institute/events/2025/...
April 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
AGI President @jeffrathke.bsky.social joined "hart aber fair" this week and addressed what the Trump administration's goals were as they negotiated a ceasefire in Ukraine. Watch the full episode: www1.wdr.de/daserste/har...
March 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If you missed yesterday's discussion with @hertieschool.bsky.social on Transatlantic Challenges for the Next German Government, it is now available to watch online: buff.ly/u0tgFqg
March 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday! AGI's programs, events, and analysis strengthen understanding of the 🇺🇸-🇩🇪 partnership, anticipate trends, and shape policy choices. Support AGI and transatlantic relations on this global day of giving: aicgs.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
December 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM

What do the #SuperTuesday results say about the mood in the U.S., and what does this mean for the #RoadtoElection? The transatlantic virtual events series continues today at 18:30 CET / 12:30 ET. Learn more and register: www.roadtoelection.de/events/
March 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM
This year at AGI-ACG’s Transatlantic Breakfast at the Munich Security Conference, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Amb to NATO Julie Smith discuss “Shattered Illusions: How to Preserve and Update Transatlantic Resolve.”
February 17, 2024 at 10:49 AM
AGI Vice President Peter Rashish discusses his paper “Transatlantic Statecraft and Global Economic Order at the BMW Foundation’s Responsible Leaders Hub at #MSC2024. Read it here: americangerman.institute/2024/02/tran...
February 16, 2024 at 4:54 PM
The importance of the transatlantic relationship was the theme of our Valentine’s Day symposium in Frankfurt. As we look ahead to a year of elections, the US and Europe must work together to address global challenges.
February 15, 2024 at 8:06 PM