State-to-State: German-American State Legislator Dialogue

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.