The Aspen Institute Germany and the American Council on Germany jointly co-host the „State-to-State: German-American State Legislator Dialogue” to further explore collaboration at the state-level. The goal is to provide a platform for subnational exchange and in-depth discussions amongst German and U.S. American state legislators and a broader audience. While global challenges are addressed by national governments, subnational actors such as states, communities, and cities have to increasingly step up to take action when traditional nation-states have been unable to make progress due to political polarization and partisan gridlock. This trend has also characterized transatlantic relations and the German-American partnership. The German-American State Legislator Dialogue draws on this notion, focusing on the role of state representatives from the United States and Germany in addressing common challenges.
Events
- Building Resilience and Protecting Critical Infrastructure (September 12, 2024)
- Citizen Engagement and Building Trust in Government (May 23, 2024)
- Navigating Immigration Challenges in the U.S. and Germany (March 6, 2024)
- Building Digital Infrastructure for Government Services and Administration (November 30, 2023)
- A New Era of Renewal – Structural Change and Revitalization in Post-industrial Regions (September 13, 2023)
- Addressing Educator Shortages and Pandemic-related Learning Loss (May 31, 2023)
- Food for Thought: How States Can Contribute to Achieving a Sustainable Agricultural Future (November 30, 2022)
- State Leadership on Affordable Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (October 5, 2022)
- Immigration and Integration – Between Federal Policy and State Legislators (March 2, 2022)
- Assessing the Rural-Urban Divide in Infrastructure (June 23, 2021)
- The Future of Jobs: Workforce Trends and Preparedness (May 20, 2021)
- Climate Change and Energy Policy at the State Level (April 21, 2021)
- Digital Democracy: The Impact of Digitalization on Politics and Governance (March 10, 2021)
