Transatlantic Challenges for the Next German Government

Panelists:
Thurid Hurstedt, Dean of Graduate Programmes & Professor of Public Administration and Management, Hertie School
Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director, Society, Culture & Politics Program, AGI
Andrea Römmele, Dean of Executive Education and Professor of Communication in Politics and Civil Society, Hertie School

Moderated by:
Jeff Rathke, President, AGI

The February 23, 2025, elections to the German Bundestag will result in a change of coalition in Europe’s most influential country. The next government will inherit a stagnating economy and must grapple with the war in Ukraine and the problems arising from a strengthened far-right political movement. Meanwhile, the contours of the Trump administration’s foreign policy are taking shape and represent a new challenge for Germany. What will the Bundestag election results tell us about the shape of the next government and the policy consequences? What will be the effects of Trump’s policies both in the United States and abroad?

On March 3, the American-German Institute and the Hertie School will host an in-person discussion on the outcome of the German elections, the consequences for governance, and how the next coalition will navigate the transatlantic partnership with the Trump administration.

We would welcome your participation at this important event. Please register using the link below no later than Thursday, February 27.

Please contact AGI Program Associate Mr. Jack Fornasiero at jfornasiero@aicgs.org with any questions.

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This event is presented in partnership with the Hertie School.