"The Current State of German Politics"
Event Information
Description
The Robert Bosch Foundation Alumni Association invites you to
A Transatlantic Town Hall with American Policy and Media Experts in Berlin
with
Brent Goff (moderator)
Chief News Anchor, Deutsche Welle
Julianne Smith
Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, Bosch Academy in Berlin & Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security
Sudha David-Wilp
Deputy Director Berlin Office and Senior Transatlantic Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Sumi Somaskanda
Reporter and Anchor, Deutsche Welle
Since his election, many transatlantic panel discussions have focused on Donald Trump – and how his election has transformed politics in the United States as well as his impact on transatlantic relations. Meanwhile, the German political system has also been undergoing its own transformation. As Chancellor Merkel’s tenure winds down, the traditional Volksparteien – the CDU/CSU and the SPD – have lost traction and parties like the AfD and the Greens have gained support. In Europe, the Brexit and rising populism give cause for concern. How Germany handles these transitions will have a significant impact on the stability of its democratic system, its leadership role on a range of global issues, its positions vis-à-vis the European Union, and the country’s relationship with the United States. This event will examine the current issues confronting the German political system by drawing on the expertise of four experts, all of whom are Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship alumni living in Berlin.
New York
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Cultural Vistas
233 Broadway
Suite 2120
New York, NY 10279
Washington D.C.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Cultural Vistas
1250 H Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Berlin
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dentons Europe LLP
Markgrafenstraße 33
10117 Berlin
