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Germany, the EU, and the United States in a New Geoeconomic Order

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

After eighty years of a reasonably stable post-war international economic order held together by both common rules and U.S. engagement, the world is shifting to uncharted territory. The assertion of national power—most notably from the United States—is challenging this order at a time when established institutions like the World Trade Organization are already less effective at promoting broad-based prosperity. As a response to this new geoeconomic reality, as well as a changing national security landscape, Germany has overhauled the country’s fiscal rules to allow for hitherto unthinkable increases in spending on both infrastructure and defense. Will the new government bring about a more dynamic and strategically focused Germany that will play a leading role in building the European Union’s competitiveness in future-defining technologies and developing European independence vis-à-vis the United States? This event from the American-German Institute, Amerikahaus Munich, Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (Hochschule für Politik) at TUM, and TUM School of Management will address the changing dynamics of the global economy, the impact of the new Trump administration’s positioning, and the radical changes underway in Germany to reverse years of economic drift and stagnation.

For questions regarding the event, contact Elizabeth Hotary at ehotary@aicgs.org.

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This event is supported by Allianz.

 

  • 9:00 am
    Welcome and Keynote
    Eric Beißwenger, Bavarian Minister of State for Europe and International Relations
  • 9:30 am
    Session I: Economic Security: The Next Transatlantic Challenge?
    This panel will address how economic security is shaping the transatlantic relationship and broader global patterns. European and American voices will shed light on how this aspect of American policymaking has grown in importance in Democratic and Republican administrations.
    Laura von Daniels, Head of Research Division, Research Division “The Americas,” Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
    Lisandra Flach, Director, ifo Center for International Economics
    David Metzner, Managing Partner, ACG Analytics
    Andreas Nicolin, Deputy Director-General for Trade and Economic Security, German Ministry of Economic Affairs
    Moderator: Peter Rashish, Vice President; Director, Geoeconomics Program, AGI
  • 11:00 am
    Coffee Break
  • 11:15 am
    Session II: Germany’s Tech Ecosystem and Relations with the United States
    This panel will address technology issues in the transatlantic relationship. Experts and industry insiders will discuss the German tech ecosystem, policy and regulatory environment, and EU dimension of technology policy.
    Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Distinguished Affiliated Professor, Technical University of Munich
    Guido Brinkel, Head of Government Affairs, Microsoft Germany
    Florian Dötzer, Managing Director, TUM Venture Labs Aerospace
    Christian Mohr, Managing Director and Chief Customer Officer, UnternehmerTUM
    Alexander Schellong, Member of the Executive Board, Managing Director Cybersecurity, Schwarz Digits
    Moderator: Tim Büthe, Professor and Chair for International Relations, Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (Hochschule für Politik) at TUM & TUM School of Management
  • 12:45 pm
    Closing Remarks

Location

Amerikahaus

Karolinenplatz 3 | 80333 Munich | Germany

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Amerikahaus
Karolinenplatz 3 | 80333 Munich | Germany