In this virtual series, the American Council on Germany and 1014 will delve into these "hot topics" and engage with experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore how they actually play out in the "cold realities" of our societies today.

Amidst an era of increasing polarization, the Walter de Gruyter Foundation and 1014 launched a new trans-Atlantic series to take a closer look at some of the controversial terms that deepen the divides in our societies.

Alexander Görlach, journalist and adjunct professor for democratic theory at NYU Gallatin School, invites intellectuals from both sides of the Atlantic to help us understand the current state of our democracies and dive deep into the democratic theory and history of democracies to contextualize the challenges to democracies.

Freedom of the arts is essential for any democracy, but what role do the arts play when democracies come under pressure? Through four concerts and talks in New York City, the program will indulge in the works and stories of composers who went into exile, sharing their music, and asking how democracies and the arts relate today.

Founders will be among the major innovators who help to solve the climate crisis. With the ClimateTech Founders Summit, our goal is to connect founders, investors and leaders to not only amplify climate action, but also create a community that is reimagining the world we can — and will — live in.

Politicians are being attacked, elections are deemed “rigged”, democratic institutions are called into question, checks and balances seem to cause constant gridlock, and extremists are gaining ground… 2024 looks like an election year that seemingly doesn’t offer much hope for the future - neither in Europe, nor the United States. In this series, we will hear from young voters from both sides of the Atlantic who share their ideas about how to move forward.

A virtual discussion series with the American Council on Germany to revisit some of the same themes and examine how much has (or has not) changed as the result of the pandemic.