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New Project: “Digital Defenders: Influencers for Digital Democracy”
The Aspen Institute Germany is excited to announce the launch of “Digital Defenders: Influencers for Digital Democracy”. The two-year project will bring together motivated digital voices to strengthen democratic resilience where it is most challenged: online.
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Bloomberg Cities Lab
Bloomberg CityLab 2026, hosted by The Aspen Institute (U.S.) and Bloomberg Philanthropies, took place in Madrid from April 27–29, convening over 1,000 mayors, policy makers, and urban innovators.
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International Committee Meeting
At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, international dialogue and cooperation are more important than ever. To mark its 15th anniversary, Aspen Institute España hosted the Spring International Committee Meeting of the Aspen Institute’s International Partners.
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Leadership Seminar by Aspen Institute Romania
What does responsible leadership look like in times of growing uncertainty and political tension? These questions were at the heart of the Aspen Seminar for Leaders in Sibiu, organized by Aspen Institute Romania in March 2026. Among the participants was Aspen Institute Germany Program Officer Ferdinand Eimler.
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RESET Cohort Announced
Aspen Institute Germany is delighted to announce the first RESET cohort – Reimagining the Transatlantic Future: Strategic Exchange for Political Youth from the Heartlands to the Hinterlands.
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Connecting Futures: Call for Applications from the Western Balkans, Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine
We are looking for 20 young media professionals, influencers, and content creators for our new initiative.
Raisina Dialogue 2026
At a time of rapidly changing geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics, international dialogue across regions and perspectives is becoming increasingly important. Strategic competition has intensified, economic interdependence is increasingly viewed through the lens of security, and many of the assumptions that shaped globalization in recent decades are being reassessed.
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Aspen’s Global Network: International Partners Impact Report 2025
The Aspen Institute’s global network continues to grow, connect, and inspire. The newly released International Partners Impact Report 2025 highlights a year of dynamic collaboration across continents and underscores the important role Aspen’s international partners play in advancing dialogue and leadership in an increasingly complex world.
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Socrates Seminar 2026
In October 2026, the Socrates Seminar will once again bring together an international group of participants for rigorous dialogue on questions of enduring importance.
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Aspen Germany MSC 2026 Recap
Follow the link to read the main take-aways both from the conferences and Aspen Germany’s side events.
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Aspen Germany in the Media
The Aspen Institute Germany regularly contributes to national and international media discussions on pressing political, economic, and societal challenges. Through interviews, opinion pieces, expert commentary, and coverage of our public events, we bring evidence-based analysis and transatlantic perspectives into broader public discourse.
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New Project: “Connecting Futures: Information Integrity in Europe’s Next Decade”
In 2026, the Aspen Institute Germany will expand its activities in the EU enlargement region with a new project, funded by the Global Fund of the Aspen Institute International Partners.
Aspen Germany at the MSC and MCSC 2026
In 2026, the Aspen Institute Germany once again serves as an Institutional Partner of the Munich Cyber Security Conference (MCSC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to advancing international dialogue on cyber and information security.
Continuation of the Digital Dish Series
Aspen Germany is pleased to be able to continue the popular Digital Dish event series in 2026. In cooperation with Telefónica Germany, Aspen Germany will bring together leading decision and opinion makers from industry, government, and civil society to address pressing digital policy issues. In three separate panel discussions key challenges of digitalization will be discussed amongst the participants and panelists.
Looking Ahead: Aspen Germany in 2026
2026 opens in a moment of extraordinary global turbulence. In this complex environment, we need spaces where rigorous analysis, constructive exchange, and long-term thinking remain possible.
This is precisely where the Aspen Institute Germany comes in.
New Project and Call for Applications: RESET – Reimagining the Transatlantic Future
The Aspen Institute Germany is excited to announce the launch of RESET – Reimagining the Transatlantic Future: Strategic Exchange for Political Youth from the Heartlands to the Hinterlands.
Announcement of the fourth cohort of the U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture
The U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture promotes transatlantic dialogue on shared challenges in agriculture and rural development and seeks to advance a more sustainable agricultural future.
New Project “Secure – Stability, European Cooperation & Unity for Regional Engagement
In 2026, the Aspen Institute Germany will strengthen its engagement in the Western Balkans through its new project “Secure – Stability, European Cooperation & Unity for Regional Engagement” funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Launch of the second cohort of Future Cities Go Glocal: ‘The Just City’
In November, Future Cities Go Glocal launched the second cohort of The Just City. Twenty actors from Berlin, New Delhi, Nairobi and Mexico City will work towards achieving social justice and encouraging participation in 2025/26.
Annual Report “In Review”
January 2024 – June 2025
Our brand-new annual report, titled “In Review,” is out now! The report showcases the programs and activities of the Aspen Institute Germany from January 2024 to June 2025.
Happy Holidays
As the year draws to a close, the Aspen Germany team extends its warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. We are sincerely grateful for the continued support and engagement of our community, which strengthens and guides our work throughout the year.
Aspen Germany Holds Two Flagship Events in Albania
Through two significant flagship events held in Tirana, Albania, the Aspen Institute Germany deepened its engagement in the Western Balkans as part of its long-term commitment to fostering regional dialogue and cooperation.
Berlin Freedom Week
From November 8 to 15, the city of Berlin is hosting a Freedom Week, a new city-wide initiative celebrating the values of democracy, civic courage, and human rights.
Event Partnership with Europa Union Berlin
The Aspen Institute Germany is delighted to cooperate with the Europa Union Berlin, Junge DGAP and Europe Direct Berlin for a new event series called “Mit Sicherheit Europa”.
Katja Greeson is Aspen Germany’s New Deputy Director
We are thrilled to announce that Katja Greeson has been appointed Aspen Germany’s new Deputy Director.
Eight Years After Aspen Germany’s 2017 Foresight Project
When experts gathered at the Aspen Institute Germany in 2017 to imagine possible futures, few could have predicted how closely parts of their fictional scenarios would mirror today’s geopolitical landscape.
Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2025
As part of the Berlin Process, the Southeast Europe Association and the Aspen Institute Germany participated as knowledge partners in the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2025 in Podgorica.
The Limits of Retreat – The Shared Responsibility of Business and Governments in a Changing Global Health and Development Aid Landscape
The Aspen Institute Germany – supported by the Gates Foundation, Public Private Strategies Institute, and the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy – is delighted to publish a second article on the initiative “Redefining Power and Responsibility“. This initiative highlighted that only shared responsibility between governments, business, and multilateral institutions can prevent the erosion of recent progress and sustain a resilient global health order. Germany has a pivolat role to play in this context.
The Future of Global Health Cooperation
The Aspen Institute Germany – supported by the Gates Foundation, Public Private Strategies Institute, and the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy – has launched the initiative “Redefining Power and Responsibility“ to explore how the private sector can step in as a central actor in sustaining and reimagining global health leadership.
The Aspen Institute Celebrates 75 Years
From June 24-29, 2025, representatives of all 13 international partners gathered in Aspen, Colorado for a week of meaningful exchange, celebration and forward-looking collaboration. Aspen Germany was honored to take part in this special occasion, represented by Transatlantic Program Director Katja Greeson.
Applications Open for Model NATO Germany
Until August 3, 2025, students and young professionals have the opportunity to apply for the Model NATO Germany conference taking place in Berlin on November 11–15, 2025.
Solidarity in Action: A Transatlantic Collaboration Platform for Peace and Democracy in the Western Balkans
The Europe Program of Aspen Institute Germany has launched a new project. Organised in collaboration with the Aspen Strategy Group, the Aspen Institute Romania, and the Aspen Institute Italia, the project “Solidarity in Action“ aims at empowering young civil society leaders from the Western Balkans, the European Union, and the United States.
Obituary for Leonard Lauder
It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of a true friend and unwavering supporter of the Aspen family, Leonard Lauder. He will be deeply missed by the Aspen community and beyond.
