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Thanks to @MetinHakverdi 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.

To reach a trade deal by August 1, the extent of transatlantic interdependence will need to be brought to center stage, both commercially and strategically. More from @PeterRashish's latest Wider Atlantic blog: americangerman.institute/2025/07/u-s-eu…

After the Cold War, the United States used its power and influence to expand the global liberal order. @DrKieninger examines one of the architects of the post-Cold War order and his commitment to European peace: americangerman.institute/2025/07/strobe…

How could a party be banned in Germany, and what impact would it have? Listen to the latest episode of #thezeitgeist podcast for more on Germany's "militant democracy": americangerman.institute/podcast/episod…

Research transatlantic issues in 2026 at AGI. DAAD/AGI Research Fellowships support junior and senior scholars working on issues important to the German-American partnership. Apply by September 5, 2025: americangerman.institute/job/daad-aicgs…

Germany's climate policy will not be economically successful by itself; it must be supported by robust domestic and foreign policy. Sonja Thielges explains how Germany can elevate green industry in its foreign policy: americangerman.institute/2025/07/turnin…

The SPD has called for a ban of the AfD party, and they reiterated their position yesterday in the Bundestag. Our latest podcast episode examines previous attempts to ban parties in Germany and the procedures involved in a potential AfD ban. Listen now: americangerman.institute/podcast/episod…

Throughout over 20 years in government, Dorothee Bär has focused on digital issues. Now, she is leading the Ministry for Research, Technology, and Space. Halle Foundation/AGI Intern Zane Davis profiles Germany's "Future Minister": americangerman.institute/2025/07/agi-pr…

What is in store for U.S. trade policy and the U.S.-EU trading relationship after tomorrow's deadline for a deal? @PeterRashish joined Bergos's podcast to discuss the future of trade and the global economic order: bergos.ch/vol-253-us-tra…

Spend this fall researching with fellows, supporting projects and events, and engaging with top issues in the transatlantic relationship. Fall internship applications are due this Friday, July 11: americangerman.institute/job/internship…

Dissent within the SPD was becoming evident ahead of the party congress. Despite internal divisions and a weak endorsement of party co-leader Lars Klingbeil, @JeffRathke notes that leadership successfully handled difficult issues on the party’s agenda: americangerman.institute/2025/07/the-so…

As investors seek to restart Nord Stream pipelines, @DrKieninger looks at Russia's history of weaponizing gas supplies: americangerman.institute/2025/07/the-no…

🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇩🇪As Pride Month comes to a close, I want to highlight the incredible experience I had earlier this year with the @amgerinst in Munich, Germany. Our cohort created this story map to showcase our diverse experiences: americangerman.institute/events/2025/03… #agilgbtqexchange

"Through a combination of policy clarity and resource commitments, Germany is on a path to make Berlin the key actor in European security, with long-lasting consequences." @JeffRathke on a new era in German foreign policy: americangerman.institute/2025/06/german…

This week, Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a speech on the government's foreign policy priorities. Zane Davis, Frederik Fink, and Katharina Schindel examine how Merz intends to "return Germany to the world stage": americangerman.institute/2025/06/chance…

European leaders at the G7 highlighted transatlantic unity, despite ongoing trade disputes and lagging support for Ukraine. Will they adopt the same strategy at this week's NATO summit? americangerman.institute/2025/06/merz-b…

AGI is accepting applications for fall 2025 internships! Halle Foundation/AGI Interns participate in and support our events, work with visiting scholars and staff to research transatlantic issues, and publish their work on AGI's website. Apply by July 11: americangerman.institute/job/internship…

The G7 demonstrates that it is still possible to find common ground and build coalitions, even as the world grows more disorderly. Read more from @PeterRashish: americangerman.institute/2025/06/the-g7…

What is contributing to the AfD's success? Eric Langenbacher spoke to The World about the rise of the AfD and their ideological partners in the MAGA movement: wng.org/articles/fourt…

How have LGBTQ+ communities have built, protected, and funded their own spaces and systems of care—and how can they sustain those spaces and systems in the future? Listen to the latest Zeitgeist podcast with #agiLGBTQexchange participant Baylen Campbell: americangerman.institute/podcast/episod…