Welcome Centers in Canada: Lessons for Newcomer Integration in GermanyApril 24, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyThe Immigration and Integration program launched the first ever “Welcoming Weeks” in Germany, as part of the GMF Welcoming Weeks, which showcases Canadian and U.S. initiatives for welcoming immigrants. The International Forum on Border SecurityApril 23, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyOn April 22-23, GMF’s Warsaw Office in cooperation with GMF’s Berlin Office held a third workshop on “The International Forum on Border Security”, in Berlin, Germany. Shifting Economies, Shifting Migration Patterns: Local Impacts and Policy ResponsesApril 23, 2013 / Turino, ItalyGMF hosted the first International City Dialogue in Turin, Italy, with the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo and FIERI, on April 11-13, 2013.Protecting Consumers’ Privacy in the Digital AgeApril 22, 2013 / Brussels, BelgiumThe Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Julie Brill, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission of the United States. Transatlantic Security Task Force – Working Session, 18-19 April 2013April 18, 2013 / Paris, FranceTransatlantic Security Task Force - Working Session, 18-19 April 2013Italy and the Eurozone: Challenges AheadApril 17, 2013 / Washington DCThe Mediterranean Program of GMF hosted a discussion on the political and economic future of Italy with Lorenzo Bini Smaghi and Ettore Greco.Prospects for the U.K.-U.S. “Special Relationship” in Obama’s Second AdministrationApril 16, 2013 / Washington DCThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on the broader defense challenges facing the U.K. right now, especially with regards to cooperation with the U.S., NATO, and EU partners.India Trilateral Forum 6April 12, 2013 / Stockholm, SwedenOn April 12 and 13, GMF and Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosted the sixth India Trilateral Forum, an ongoing dialogue between European, American, and Indian policymakers and commentators.The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider AtlanticMarch 28, 2013 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Tuesday, March 27, the Brussels office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the presentation of The Fractured Ocean: Challenges to Maritime Policy in the Wider Atlantic, a report published by GMF in partnership with the OCP Foundation.The Future of Mediterranean Europe Takes Centre Stage at the Mediterranean Strategy Group in LisbonMarch 27, 2013 / Lisbon, PortugalThe German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the seventh meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group. This meeting was held in Lisbon, and focused on the theme “The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolutions.”Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Marks Milestone 5th AnniversaryMarch 27, 2013 / BucharestThe Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) celebrated its 5th anniversary with more than 80 policymakers, opinion shapers, and civil society and media representatives from the countries of the Black Sea region, United States, and European Union.Transatlantic Municipal Officials Will Convene April 11, 2013 in Turin, ItalyMarch 26, 2013 / Turin, ItalyEight municipal leaders from the United States and Europe are convening April 11-13 for the first International City Dialogue in Turin, Italy.“How to Create a “We”? Welcoming Immigrant Integration in Sweden and the United States”March 19, 2013 / Washington DCThe Swedish Embassy partnered with GMF to host the latest in in GMF’s Immigration Embassy Event Series, looking at immigrant integration from a transatlantic perspective.Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders ConveneMarch 14, 2013 / Brussels, Belgium

25 young, minority elected political leaders from the United States and 15 European countries are convening March 14-15 for political skills training and to build the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.

Trilateral Strategy Group: “Growth, Innovation and the New Geo-Economics: European, Turkish and American Perspectives”March 03, 2013 / IstanbulThe seventh meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group was held in İstanbul, from March 3-5. YTN Berlin Speakers Discuss Challenges of New Technology for Foreign PolicyFebruary 26, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyGMF's Young Transatlantic Network with Reporters without Borders hosted “How to Rule the New Frontier? Impacts, Hopes, and Challenges of Social Media for Foreign Policy.”Free Trade Debate with Constanze Picking and Bruce StokesFebruary 22, 2013 / Paris, FranceGMF-Paris and the American Chamber of Commerce in France organized a discussion on the political debate circling a US-EU Free Trade Agreement, its obstacles and potential.International Forum on Border SecurityFebruary 21, 2013 / Warsaw, PolandThe first Working Group Conference Call on border security took place to touch base and discuss policy ideas that will be discussed at future International Border Security Forum workshops. Working Toward a Comprehensive Transatlantic Free Trade AgreementFebruary 20, 2013 / Brussels, BelgiumOn February 20, 2013, the Brussels office of GMF and the U.S. Embassy to Belgium hosted a luncheon discussion on working toward a transatlantic trade agreement.Energy in the Wider Atlantic BasinFebruary 15, 2013 / Washington DCOn February 15, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion with Paul Isbell, a Calouste Gulbenkian Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. The Central and Eastern European Energy Security Forum: “Perspectives on Energy Security”February 13, 2013 / Warsaw, PolandThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the first in a series of seminars as part of the Central and Eastern European Energy Security Forum project in Warsaw, Poland. Europe Emerges from the CrisisFebruary 13, 2013 / Washington DCOn February 13, 2013, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, Federal Minister for Labor and Social Affairs of Germany.Cities in Transition Study Tour: The “Educonomy” AlignmentJanuary 30, 2013 / Germany

GMF's Urban and Regional Policy Program hosts Year 3 study tour on the alignment of education and economic development policy

Transatlantic Security Task Force – Planning Session, 24-25 January, 2013January 25, 2013 / Paris, FranceTransatlantic Security Task Force hosts Working Session. Senior French Business and Political Leaders Discuss Global Swing States ReportJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, FranceGMF Paris Office organized a breakfast-debate at the Hôtel Bristol in Paris, with a prestigious panel of international corporate representativesGMF Paris and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expert Roundtable on Global Swing StatesJanuary 16, 2013 / Paris, Francethe Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States co-organizedGlobal Swing States and the Future of International OrderJanuary 15, 2013 / Berlin, GermanyGMF’s Berlin office hosted Transatlantic Fellow Dr. Daniel Kliman who presented the Global Swing States report at the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the Federal Foreign Office.Commemorating January 13th, 1991: Lithuania’s Fight for FreedomJanuary 13, 2013 / Washington, DCOn January 10th, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an evening reception with former U.S. Ambassadors and other senior diplomats who served in Vilnius from 1991 to 2012 to honor Lithuania’s courageous struggle for freedom. Transatlantic Workshop Supports Torino’s Social Innovation StrategyJanuary 04, 2013 / Torino, Italy Workshop supports Torino, Italy as it launches a social innovation strategy for youth entrepreneurshipMaximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense ArchitecturesDecember 13, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland“Maximizing National Security: The Integration of Polish and NATO Missile Defense Architectures” conference analyzed Polish defense strategies.YTN Members Quiz Kathleen Fitzpatrick on U.S. Approaches to Civilian Security across the WorldDecember 13, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumKathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the U.S. Department of State discusses human rights with members of YTN Brussels.China’s Leadership Transition: The challenges aheadDecember 07, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyGMF’s Minxin Pei analyzes the new Chinese leadership.IFRI, GMF, and US Embassy in Paris join forces for U.S. Politics International ConferenceDecember 07, 2012 / Paris, FranceThe discussion ‘Obama re-elected – the best is yet to come?’ explored U.S. foreign policy in world affairs. “Rethinking Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the U.S. and EU”December 06, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF and the U.S. Mission to the EU hosted an event on redefining innovation and entrepreneurship. Global Turkey in Europe ConferenceDecember 05, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumConference discussed Turkey’s role in the EU, impact of economic crisis on Turkey and Turkish foreign policy.U.S. Foreign Policy after the 2012 U.S. Presidential ElectionsNovember 26, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandWarsaw Office event discussed potential changes to U.S. foreign policy post electionsLandmark GMF, MMF Anniversaries Celebrated with Post-U.S. Election Analysis from John HarrisNovember 21, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumMMF alumni gathered at the Brewer’s House, situated in the historic heart of Brussels, to celebrate GMF’s 40th, MMF’s 30th, and the Brussels Office’s 10th anniversaries.Czech MMF Alumni Dinner Welcomes Two New FellowsNovember 21, 2012 / Prague, Czech RepublicCzech Marshall Memorial Fellowship members meet to welcome new fellows and share stories of US trip.Covering Politics in the Digital Age: Press Roundtable with Editor-in-Chief of PoliticoNovember 19, 2012 / Berlin, Germanyon Monday, November 19, 2012 GMF's Berlin office hosted a discussion of the media climate during the recent 'U.S. elections with POLITOCO editor-in-chief John F. Harris Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model ReconsideredNovember 18, 2012 / Paris, FranceThe Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 partnered and organized an international symposium on “Democracy Promotion and Nation Building in United States Foreign Policy-The U.S. Model Reconsidered, From the Post-Cold War Balkans to the Arab Revolts”, on Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th of October 2012 at France-Amériques, Paris. Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What’s the way forward?November 16, 2012 / WarsawGMF’s Warsaw Office partnered with several organizations for a seminar titled: Ukraine between Russia and the EU: What's the way forward? The seminar took place at the European Commission in Poland.The Future of Poland in Europe with Jonathan ParisNovember 16, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandOn Nov. 6, 2012 GMF's Warsaw Office organized a small off-the-record roundtable discussion with a London-based political analyst Jonathan ParisAfter the U.S. Elections: What now for Obama, America and the Republican Party?November 16, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF Brussels and Ifri Brussels, co-organized an event on the outcome of the U.S. elections and its implications for America and the Republican Party. Balkan Enlargement in times of the Eurocrisis: what policies for the way forward?November 16, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandRoundtable discussion with GMF’s Ivan Vejvoda on the future of Balkan enlargement.U.S. Elections Events in Berlin Give Overview of Presidential CampaignsNovember 15, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyAn election party featuring a lively discussion and night owl panel kicked off two days of U.S. elections-related events in Berlin.After the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election: “What just happened in America and why it matters to you”November 15, 2012 / Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, GermanyGMF Berlin U.S. election event analyzed how Obama's reelection is just as significant for Americans and as well as non-Americans.After the U.S. Presidential Elections: What is Ahead?November 15, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn November 15, the Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted John Harris for a luncheon discussion on the outcome of the 2012 U.S. elections.GMF Warsaw Office Hosts Debate on U.S. Polish RelationsNovember 06, 2012 / Warsaw, PolandOn Tuesday 6th November 2012, GMF's Warsaw Office hosted an oxford-style debate titled: “America remains essential for Poland’s future”. U.S. Presidential Elections 2012 International SymposiumOctober 26, 2012 / Paris, FranceThe Paris Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized on Thursday October 25th and Friday 26th, 2012, an international symposium titled “U.S. Presidential Elections 2012”, in partnership with the Centre d’études et de recherches internationales-Sciences Po, the Alliance Program, the U.S. Embassy, Le Monde and the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po Paris.Stefano Sannino Outlines Next Steps for EU Enlargement at GMF Lunch Briefing EventOctober 26, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 22, Stefano Sannino, Director General for Enlargement at the European Commission, presented the Commission’s annual Enlargement Package to a GMF audience. YTN hosts Bennett for U.S. Election discussionOctober 24, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 24 the Young Transatlantic Network in Brussels hosted former Senator Robert Bennett for a luncheon discussion on the 2012 U.S. elections. Taking place just two days after the third presidential debate, the event focused on the key political factors which will determine the course of the election as well as the policy implications for the winner.Bennett, Vimont, Kennard, Schaake discuss U.S. Elections and Foreign Policy ImplicationsOctober 24, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 24, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted a discussion on the 2012 U.S. elections and possible foreign policy outcomes. YTN Berlin speakers discuss “the U.S. Presidential Candidates and their Views on Foreign Policy”October 22, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyThe German Marshall Fund’s (GMF) Young Transatlantic Network in Berlin hosted a discussion with Xenia Dormandy, Senior Fellow, U.S. International Role, Chatham House, and GMF Senior Non-Resident Fellow Fabrizio Tassinari on the “U.S. presidential candidates and their views on foreign policy”. Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for the EU and International PartnersOctober 22, 2012 / Brussels, Belgiumthe German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) convened a symposium on the wider implications of the discovery of large natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean region. “Power of Swing States in the U.S. Election” Event Kicks Off New YTN SeasonOctober 12, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

YTN and the U. S. Mission to the European Union teamed up for U.S. Elections Discussion 

Aviation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Identifying a Transatlantic and Global SolutionOctober 12, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGreenhouse gas emissions from aviation are one of the fastest-growing sources of climate pollution, but they are unregulated. GMF and  the Heinrich Boell Foundation co-hosted an event on the topic.Public Opinion Analysis Kick Starts 2012 U.S. Elections SeriesOctober 04, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

From key districts in swing states, to hotly contested Congressional seats, the outcome of the 2012 U.S. presidential and congressional elections will all come down to numbers. The German Marshall Fund of the United States and the European External Action Service co-organized a debate about the U.S. Elections, Thursday October 4th.

Transatlantic Cities Network Annual Meeting 2012October 03, 2012 / Birmingham, UK

This year’s Transatlantic Cities Network annual meeting took place in Birmingham, UK from September 30-October 3. 

Transatlantic Trends 2012 Brussels LaunchSeptember 18, 2012 / Brussels, BelgiumGMF Brussels launched Transatlantic Trends 2012, on Thursday September 13^th, noting that “this year`s survey showed a convergence of public opinions on both sides of Atlantic.”GMF Paris Launches Transatlantic Trends, Celebrates Key AnniversariesSeptember 17, 2012 / Paris, France

The Paris office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States presented the official results of the 2012 Transatlantic Trends.

Riga Conference 2012 Is Under WaySeptember 14, 2012 / Riga, LativiaThe Rīga Conference has become a leading foreign and security policy forum in Northern Europe. Watch the Riga Conference live and follow the debate.Communicating Diplomacy Globally in the Facebook EraAugust 14, 2012 / Washington

The revolution in technology and the rise of social media have changed the way governments communicate with publics of other nations. During a half day conference, participants examined the reasons why governments interact with a global audience.

Romney: America and Poland Face the Future “with Solidarity”August 01, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president, said the values of peace and liberty have marked the strong relationship between the USA and Poland. 

YTN Brussels Marks Season End with BBQJuly 17, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

Young Transatlantic Network met at Café Coolock for its annual end-of-season YTN BBQ and US Independence Day celebration.

Implications of Gas Discoveries in the Eastern MediterraneanJuly 13, 2012 / Capitol Visitor Center

On  July 11^th, GMF hosted a briefing between Members of Congress and an expert panel on the implications of gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean at the U.S. Capitol.

Bringing Europe Back on Track: A discussion with Danish Minister Nicolai WammenJuly 10, 2012 / Washington, DC

GMF welcomed Danish Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen for a discussion on the Danish Presidency of the European Union.

The International Forum on Border SecurityJuly 10, 2012 / Bucharest, Romania

GMF hosted the 2nd International Forum on Border Security, with experts and policy makers from the U.S., Europe and Israel focusing on political and operational challenges to border security. 

Renewable Energy in North Africa: Prospects for EU and the RegionJuly 10, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

GMF Brussels hosted a roundtable discussion on the potential for the development of renewable energy in North Africa and the impact it could have on the region and Europe’s energy mix.

Estonia’s President Ilves Gives Baltic View on Euro-CrisisJuly 09, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

President Ilves highlighted Eastern Europe's progress and the down side to a two-speed Europe.

Balkan Civil Society Development Network WorkshopJune 26, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

The Balkan Civil Society Development Network, supported by Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a workshop entitled, “Raising the Democratic Standards and Practice in Enlargement Countries: Defining Civil Society Acquis.”

Bill Sweeney Discusses Democracy ChallengesJune 26, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

GMF’s Berlin office held a discussion with Bill Sweeney, President of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), centering on today's democracy issues.

Kristen Silverberg: Despite U.S. Pivot to Asia, Transatlantic Relationship Remains VitalJune 21, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

A conversation hosted by the GMF Warsaw Office on June 13, 2012, focused on the upcoming U.S. presidential elections and the sort of implications it could have for the European Union and Poland. Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, a GMF senior resident fellow and former ambassador to the European Union, took part in the discussion with Mr. Paweł Świeboda, president of demosEUROPA.

Sofia Forum for the BalkansJune 19, 2012 / Sofia, Bulgaria

The Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) co-organized the first Sofia Forum for the Balkans, under the title: “The Balkans in the Globalized World: Fostering the Region’s European Agenda.”

YTN Berlin U.S. Presidential Election Panel Marks 25th Anniversary of Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall”June 15, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

To mark the 25^th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down this Wall'' speech on June 12, GMF’s Young Transatlantic Network hosted over 100 guests for a panel discussion on the U.S. presidential election and its implications for transatlantic relations.

Multiculturalism, Islam and Political Minority Integration in EuropeJune 15, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

GMF’s immigration program in cooperation with the Transatlantic Academy (TA) hosted an event discussing political participation of minorities and populism in Europe, given increased skepticism toward multiculturalism in many states

Conflicts and Opportunities in Eastern Mediterranean Energy DiscoveriesJune 14, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

GMF Brussels released the first results of its new project on energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean.

Ron Asmus Policy Fellowship Gives Young Policymakers a Platform to Voice New IdeasJune 11, 2012 / Germany

On May 24 and 25, GMF held the first Ron Asmus Policy Entrepreneur seminar at Schloss Elmau, an hour southwest of Munich. The gathering included a number of European and American political, policy, and academic figures who played a role in the life of Ron Asmus, GMF’s former Brussels office executive director, who died last year.

Control Needed to Combat Resource DeficiencyJune 11, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

Transatlantic Academy Fellows, Dr. Geoffrey Kemp and Mr. Tim Boersma, took part in a conversation on “The Global Resource Nexus” at GMF’s Warsaw Office, Poland.

Managing Resource Risks in the 21st CenturyJune 06, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On Friday June 1, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the German Institute for International and Security Affairs hosted a roundtable workshop on the transatlantic governance of resource risks. 

Reassessing Development Aid: The Future of Public-Private PartnershipsJune 05, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in development have taken center stage in recent discussions among donors. From the relaunch of the US-EU Dialogue on Development in April, to President Obama and Bono’s introduction of a New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition at the G8 summit in May, the increasing focus on PPPs is changing traditional policy-making in development. In light of this new emphasis, the Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) met on Tuesday, May 29th, for a lunch discussion entitled “Reassessing Development Aid: The Future of Public-Private Partnerships”.

The Brosio Diaries: A look back at NATO’s futureJune 01, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On May 30, GMF Brussels hosted a luncheon discussion on the newly published diaries of former NATO Secretary General, Manlio Brosio (1964-1971).

Commissioner Günther Oettinger Outlines “Energy Roadmap 2050”May 24, 2012 / On May 17, Commissioner Günther Oettinger for Energy, took part in a conversation on the “European Energy Roadmap 2050", Europe's common energy policy. Does Hollande’s Victory Signal a Shift in International Relations?May 16, 2012 / Berlin, GermanyAs part of the Berlin office’s Domestic Elections: Global Implications series, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) hosted an off-the-record luncheon discussion on “France after the Presidential Election.First YTN Happy Hour in BerlinMay 11, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

On May 3, the German Marshall Fund’s Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) gathered for its first Happy Hour in Berlin, a format intended for networking, making new contacts and discussing transatlantic issues in an informal and relaxed setting.

Regional Security Cooperation in the Baltic: Risks, Challenges and ThreatsMay 10, 2012 / Tallinn, Estonia

In anticipation of the NATO Chicago Summit 2012, between 10 - 11 May in Tallinn, Estonia, GMF and The International Centre for Defence Studies (ICDS) held an event titled: ‘Regional Security Cooperation in the Baltic: Risks, Challenges and Threats’.

YTN Discussion “Security Challenges in a Volatile Region: A View from Israel”May 02, 2012 / BrusselsOn Wednesday, April 25, GMF Brussels hosted a Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) lunch-discussion entitled “Security Challenges in a Volatile Region: A View from Israel”.Global Europe: Game Over? A Conversation with Estonian President Toomas IlvesApril 13, 2012 / Washington, DCOn Friday, April 13^th GMF hosted Estonian President Toomas Ilves for a conversation on the future of Europe titled “Global Europe: Game Over?” What to Expect from the NATO Chicago Summit?April 12, 2012 / Paris

On April 12, 2012, the GMF Paris office partnered with the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) to organize a full-day seminar on “What to Expect from the NATO Chicago Summit?”, as part of the joint GMF-FRS “NATO and Transatlantic Security Debates Series”.

The United States, Turkey and the Arab SpringApril 11, 2012 / Paris

On April 11, 2012, the Paris office, in partnership with the Center for International Research and Studies (CERI) – Sciences Po and the United States Embassy, organized a conference titled “The United States, Turkey and the Arab Spring”.

MMF Breakfast: The Future of the EurozoneApril 04, 2012 / Paris

On April 4, 2012, the Paris office organized a special Marshall Memorial Fellows breakfast at the French Senate, with Senator Jean Arthuis, author of the report on the Future of the Eurozone.

France: What is next for the Obama Presidency?April 03, 2012 / Paris

On April 3, 2012, the Paris office, in partnership with the Center for International Research and Studies (CERI) – Sciences Po, organized  a event titled “The Obama Presidency : What is Next?”

Ivan Vejvoda Discusses the Integration of the Western Balkans into the EU and NATOMarch 29, 2012 / Paris, FranceOn March 29th, 2012, GMF's Paris Office partnered with the Center for International Studies and Research-Sciences Po (CERI) to organize a discussion entitled "The Western Balkans, the EU and NATO: What prospects for enlargement?".Natural Resources: the New Geopolitical Great GameMarch 27, 2012 / Paris, France

On March 27^th  GMF's Paris office partnered with the Transatlantic Academy and French Institute for International Relations (IFRI) to organize a round-table titled Natural Resources: the New Geopolitical Great Game. 

YTN Event on Water SecurityMarch 27, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On Tuesday 27 March, the GMF and the U.S. Mission to the European Union hosted a Young Translatlantic Network lunch discussion on water security with Ingrid Verstraeten, from U.S. Geological Survey, and Efastathios Dalmangas, from DG Development and Cooperation, European Commission.

Young Professionals Summit, 2012March 24, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

The Young Professionals Summit took place from March 24 to March 25, 2012. 

The Case for Renewing Transatlantic CapitalismMarch 19, 2012 / WarsawThe Case for Renewing Transatlantic Capitalism report presentation took place on Monday, March 19 in Warsaw’s Radisson Blu hotel,  Poland. The report is a result of collaboration of a high-level group convened by demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy (Warsaw), the German Marshall Fund of the United States (Washington, DC), Notre Europe (Paris), Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (Berlin) and European Policy Centre (Brussels).The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s SoutheastMarch 16, 2012 / Belgrade, Serbia

On Friday, March 16, 2012, the Balkan Trust for Democracy hosted a presentation in Belgrade by the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) on “The Demise of the Concept of the Western Balkans? Departures in Democratization and European Integration in Europe’s Southeast.”

A Look ahead to the U.S. elections: the View from ParisMarch 13, 2012 / Paris

On March 13, 2012, the Paris office hosted a roundtable with James Barnes, consultant for CNN and journalist for the National Journal, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Paris, to discuss the American presidential elections.

Regional Meeting of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI) in BerlinMarch 12, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

From March 2 – 4, 2012, the GMF immigration and integration program in cooperation with the Robert Bosch Stiftung held the 9^th Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI) regional meeting in Berlin.

Tomorrow’s Security Challenges: Emerging Threats, Evolving SolutionsMarch 08, 2012 / Berlin, Germany

On 8 March, GMF Berlin partnered with the British Council's Transatlantic Network 2020 to host an expert discussion on the future of security.

The 5th Anniversary of the Young Transatlantic NetworkMarch 08, 2012 / Brussels, Belgium

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) was proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Young Transatlantic Network (YTN) with a reception in Brussels, in cooperation with the U.S. Mission to the EU.

Europe in Crisis: Implications for PolandMarch 06, 2012 / 

On March 6, the GMF Warsaw Offices hosted a panel discussion on the euro crisis and its implications for Poland with Minister Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Dr. Guntram Wolff and Joseph Quinlan.  The discussion was moderated by Dr. Andrew Michta, GMF Warsaw Office Director.

GMF Warsaw Hosts Chief of the Royal NavyFebruary 24, 2012 / Warsaw

On February 20, 2012, the GMF Warsaw office was honoured by a visit from the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope. GMF Senior Program Officer Michal Baranowski introduced the Admiral’s keynote speech “The contribution of maritime power to international security” and moderated the discussion that followed.

Task Force Encourages New Approach to U.S. – EU Trade RelationsFebruary 23, 2012 / Washington, DCFollowing a week of launch events across Europe, on February 22, the German Marshall Fund hosted the U.S. launch of the report from the Transatlantic Task Force on Trade and Investment, “A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership.” ‘A New Era for Transatlantic Trade Leadership’ Launched in EuropeFebruary 22, 2012 / BrusselsThe report of the Transatlantic Taskforce on Trade and Investment was launched in Europe through a series of events in Paris (February 14), Brussels (February 15), and Berlin (February 17). The Eurocrisis in 2020February 16, 2012 / Paris

On February 16, 2012, the Paris office launched the first European seminar of the GMF EuroFuture Project, “The Eurocrisis in 2020”, in partnership with the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in Paris.

The 2012 U.S. Elections in a Transatlantic Perspective: Domestic and Foreign Policy DebatesFebruary 15, 2012 / Paris

On 15 February, the GMF Paris Office organized a conference-debate in partnership with the France-Amériques Association, on the upcoming American presidential elections as seen in a transatlantic perspective.

A New Era for Transatlantic Trade LeadershipFebruary 14, 2012 / Paris

On February 14, 2012, the Paris office organized, in collaboration with Sciences-Po Paris, a launch of the report by the Transatlantic Task Force on Trade and Investment.

Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis RossFebruary 02, 2012 / Brussels

On February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.

Climate and Energy Security – A Strategic National Security issueFebruary 02, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

On January 31, 2012 the GMF Warsaw office hosted British Climate and Energy Security Envoy Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti for a discussion on the implications of  climate change on national and global security.

The Limits of German PowerJanuary 26, 2012 / Warsaw, Poland

On January 25th 2012, GMF's Warsaw Office hosted Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff and Hanns Maull to discuss their recent report, “The Limits of German Power”, which focuses on Germany's as a global player and particularly its changing role since 1989. 

Shale Gas Practices, Regulations and GeopoliticsJanuary 25, 2012 / Warsaw

On January 25, 2012 the GMF Warsaw Office hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion on the exploration of shale gas from the Polish and EU perspectives featuring Transatlantic Academy Fellows Corey Johnson and Tim Boersma.

EU Delegation Head and Danish Ambassador: Next EU Presidency Aims for Responsible, Dynamic, Green and Safe EuropeJanuary 24, 2012 / Washington, DC

EU Delegation head Joao Vale de Almeida and Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Taksoe-Jensen discussed current challenges to the EU and the aim of achieving a "responsible, dynamic, green and safe Europe" during the spring 2012 EU Presidency at a recent GMF discussion.

Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Launch in ParisJanuary 18, 2012 / Paris

On January 18^th, 2012, the Paris office partnered with the Association France-Amériques to organize an expert roundtable to discuss the results of the Transatlantic Trends: Immigration report. 

Is Britain on the Way Out? A Lunch Conversation with Charles GrantJanuary 11, 2012 / Brussels

Is Britain on the way out of the European Union? And what kind of Europe would it be leaving? These were the main questions addressed by Charles Grant, Director of the Centre for European Reform, in a lunch discussion organized by the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels office on January 11, 2012.

European Federalism Revisited – German Views on the Euro CrisisDecember 21, 2011 / Warsaw, Poland

In response to a powerful speech delivered in Berlin by the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski, the GMF Warsaw office organized a panel discussion with representatives of the German policy community.

Shale Gas Exploration in Poland: A ScorecardDecember 15, 2011 / Warsaw

A discussion panel entitled ‘Shale Gas Exploration in Poland: A Scorecard’ took place in the Warsaw office of the German Marshall Fund (GMF) on December 15, 2011. Moderated by Dr Andrew Michta, the panel featured Prof. Alan Riley, an energy specialist from City University London; Tomasz Maj, the Country Manager and Vice President of Talisman Energy Polska, and Ms Katarzyna Kacperczyk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. The three specialists, each from a different field, engaged in a lively discussion on the current state of play in shale gas development, its larger European dimension and the likely impact it might have on delivering energy in Europe.

It was also acknowledged that the current discussion between the industry and the government regarding the development of the project is limited. There is a clear need to streamline the dialogue between the government, businesses, and other stakeholders. The three panelists agreed that the potential problems for the environment and local communities would be the major obstacles in moving from the development to the production of gas.

Event Highlights U.S., German Successes and Challenges for Muslim Immigrant IntegrationDecember 12, 2011 / Washington, DC

On December 1, GMF hosted "The Experience of Muslims in Europe and the U.S.: How have Germany and the U.S. Fared in Integrating Minority Religious Groups?," a discussion on Muslim integration within Germany and the United States.

Defense Spending in the Era of Economic CrisisNovember 30, 2011 / Warsaw

On November 30, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Warsaw office and George C. Marshall Center organized a joint conference on ‘Defense Spending in the Era of Economic Crisis’. Guest speakers included Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein. Special guests included GMF President Craig Kennedy and Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton, Director of the George C. Marshall Center, who made welcoming remarks

GMF President Craig Kennedy discusses U.S. Elections in WarsawNovember 28, 2011 / Warsaw

On November 28, the GMF Warsaw office hosted President Craig Kennedy who spoke on U.S. policy debates in the lead up to the 2012 presidential election.

Civil Society Lost in Translation? Bringing Local Input to the European InstitutionsNovember 22, 2011 / Brussels

On November 22, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) in cooperation with the Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) and the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office organized a policy workshop entitled “Civil Society Lost in Translation? Donor Strategies and Practices in Support of Civil Society Development in the Balkans”.

Black Sea Trust-Funded Study Discussed in European ParliamentNovember 14, 2011 / Brussels

On November 9, the European Parliament hosted a public hearing on justice reform in Eastern Europe. The discussion centered around “The EU Approach to Justice Reform in Southeastern and Eastern Europe”, a study co-funded by the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation. 

India Forum IVNovember 11, 2011 / Stockholm, SwedenOn Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the German Marshall Fund hosted the fourth India Forum in Stockholm in collaboration with Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.Young Transatlantic Network Launch Event: Economic Crisis or Crisis of Politics?November 10, 2011 / BerlinClimate Network Report Offers Transatlantic Solutions for a Low-Carbon FutureNovember 07, 2011 / BrusselsPolish Under Secretary Leads Discussion on Energy Security in Eastern EuropeOctober 31, 2011 / Washington, DC

On October 28, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted an off-the-record conversation with Minister Jerzy Pomianowski, Under Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Do Ethics Have a Role in the Climate Policy Debate?October 26, 2011 / Washington, DCTransatlantic 2020: A Tale of Four FuturesOctober 17, 2011 / BrusselsRenewable Energy Communities: How Rural Development Policy Can Support a Low-Carbon TransitionOctober 17, 2011 / Washington, DCGMF Study Tour Takes a Closer Look at the South Caucasus and its ConflictsOctober 16, 2011 / Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia; Yerevan, Armenia Heavyweight Champion Klitschko says Ukrainian Democracy is ThreatenedOctober 11, 2011 / Washignton, DCDiscussing Democratic Change in Belarus: A Framework for ActionOctober 05, 2011 / BrusselsAmerican MMFs Embark to EuropeSeptember 29, 2011 / Wider EuropeWexler: Turkish-Israeli tensions “a distraction at best, calamity at worst”September 21, 2011 / Washington, DCStill with Us: The Global War on Terror 10 Years After 9/11September 07, 2011 / BerlinEstonian Prime Minister calls for energy security cooperation across Northern EuropeJuly 21, 2011 / Washington, DC

On July 21, the German Marshall Fund hosted Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip in Washington, DC, for a roundtable discussion on energy security. Ansip placed Estonia's experience with energy production into a larger Baltic/Nordic context, including with new and unconventional sources of energy.

Detroit-Turin Partnership: Urban Markets Study TourJuly 18, 2011 / Turin, Italy

From July 18-22, 2011 the German Marshall Fund’s Urban and Regional Policy program led a delegation of practitioners from Detroit, Michigan to Turin, Italy to examine Turin’s network of open-air (urban) markets.

European Parliament Member gives German perspective on Eurozone crisisJuly 13, 2011 / Washington, DCOn July 11, GMF hosted Reinhard Bütikofer, member of the European Parliament and vice-chair of the group of the Greens/ European Free Alliance for a breakfast discussion titled, Crisis in the Eurozone and Germany’s role: A view from a German in Brussels. The event was part of GMF's  Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy event series.

The U.S.-EU High-Level Development Dialogue: Building on the Legacy of the Marshall PlanJune 27, 2011 / Washington, DCOn June 27, 2011, in Washington, DC, former longtime USAID Foreign Service Officer Bill Anderson spoke on Congress' role on the transatlantic cooperation in the field of development and Congress' role in increasing that cooperation at a time of contrained foreign aid budgets.Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsJune 27, 2011 / Torino, ItalyFrom June 23-26, GMF hosted the Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in Turin, Italy, with the support of our long-standing partner, the Compagnia di San Paolo. The theme of the conference, regional action in times of global challenges, was woven throughout the panel sessions and keynote speeches.EU and U.S. Carbon roadmaps to a low-carbon futureJune 15, 2011 / On 15 June, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the US Mission to the European Union hosted a discussion in Brussels on policy roadmaps for a low-carbon economy in Europe and the United States.Central Asia’s New Strategic DynamicsMay 31, 2011 / Brussels

On 31 May, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office hosted a delegation of parliamentarians from the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan for a discussion on the evolving internal dynamics of the region, as well as an analysis of the outlook for international involvement from their respective nations. The event was held under Chatham House Rule.

Sikorski, Feinstein cap conference on U.S.-Polish-European relationshipMay 28, 2011 / Warsaw

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein capped a German Marshall Fund conference in Warsaw with a reflection on U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Warsaw. Sikorski also honored Ron Asmus with a posthumous medal for his work to expand democracy and security in Poland.

Grounding Green Power: Launch EventMay 25, 2011 / Washington, DCOn May 24^th, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF) hosted a roundtable discussion in Washington, DC around the launch of a new working paper on renewable energy in developing countries. TFMI Spin off project on the subject of Pre-departure Migrant TrainingMay 24, 2011 / The HagueOn May 24^th a successful spin-off project of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), sponsored by GMF and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held in The Hague.Spring 2011 European Marshall Memorial Fellows complete trip across the United StatesMay 10, 2011 / United States

From February 28 – March 23, 16 emerging European leaders traveled throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 13 countries, from Belgium to Bulgaria, and included the head of cabinet to the vice president of the European Parliament; a first secretary with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a Dutch doctor and publisher of a bestselling book; and the deputy chief executive officer of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.

India Forum IIIApril 09, 2011 / London

On April 9-10, GMF held its third India Forum, in partnership with the Legatum Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at Dartmouth House in London.

The Euro crisis, a perspective from the United StatesMarch 30, 2011 / Paris, France

On Wednesday March 30, the GMF Paris office hosted Senior Transatlantic Fellow Bruce Stokes for a conference on the “Euro crisis, a perspective from the United States,” in collaboration with the Groupe d’Economie Mondiale (GEM-Sciences Po), headed by moderator Patrick Messerlin. The audience gathered around 25 experts from French and European institutions, think tanks, and research centers.

European Energy: Global ChoicesMarch 28, 2011 / BrusselsOn 28 March, GMF hosted Iain Conn, Chief Executive for Refining and Marketing and Group Managing Director, BP, for a presentation and discussion on the policy choices facing Europe in the world of energy.Spring 2011 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program concludesMarch 20, 2011 / Bucharest, Romania

From February 24 – March 20, 16 emerging American leaders traveled throughout Europe for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 11 states, from Alaska to North Carolina, and included a captain in the U.S. Air Force; a principal transportation engineer for the city of Santa Monica; and the port commissioner of Seattle.

Panel debates findings of first Transatlantic Trends: Leaders surveyMarch 15, 2011 / Brussels

On March 15, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) Brussels office launched the first edition of the Transatlantic Trends: Leaders survey, which was conducted in cooperation with the Compagnia di San Paolo. Brussels office Deputy Director Corinna Hörst moderated the event, while Prof. Pierangelo Isernia of the University of Siena and a member of the Transatlantic Trends advisory board presented the findings. Panelists Dr. Christian Leffler of the European External Action Service, and Member of the European Parliament Ana Gomes from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats shared their own thoughts on the findings to a full house.

Perspectives and priorities for Eurozone developmentMarch 11, 2011 / Washington, DCOn March 8, GMF hosted Gabriel Glöckler, Deputy Head of the EU Institutions Division at the European Central Bank, for a roundtable discussion on “The Future of the Eurozone: Right and Wrong Turns ahead,” as part of its Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy event series.Experts discuss challenges, opportunities for transatlantic support of African regional integrationMarch 10, 2011 / Washington, DC

On March 9, GMF hosted a public lunch event titled “Preferential Trade Agreements, Regional Integration and Development: What Works for the Poor, What Doesn't, and What Should Transatlantic Partners Do?,” examining regional integration processes in southern Africa and the ways in which Europe and other partners such as the United States can most productively engage in those processes.

TTI launch in DC presents new views on immigration issuesFebruary 14, 2011 / Washington, DCOn February 3, the Immigration and Integration Program at GMF held a rollout event of the 2010 Transatlantic Trends: Immigration survey at the National Press Club. Transatlantic Trends: Immigration, now in its third year, is a public opinion survey that is designed to capture public attitudes about immigration and integration in a transatlantic, comparative context.Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumni reception held in BrusselsFebruary 01, 2011 / Brussels, BelgiumOn February 1, 2011, the German Marshall Fund's Brussels office hosted a reception for local alumni of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program.Secretary General of European Parliament Addresses Institutional Evolution after the Lisbon TreatyNovember 30, 2010 / The event, moderated by Senior Director of Policy Programs Thomas Kleine Brockhoff, focused on the evolution of EU policymaking after the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty. Welle also addressed the Euro’s stability in light of recent financial crises and the impact of European Parliament on international trade agreements. Accompanied by members of European Parliament’s Washington-based staff, Welle emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation as the U.S. Congress and EU Parliament increasingly experience legislative and regulatory convergence.Immigration Reform in the UK: New Policies and Areas for International CooperationNovember 18, 2010 / Washington, DCOn Wednesday, November 17 GMF’s Immigration and Integration program in cooperation with the British Embassy in Washington, DC held the third event in the Taking the Immigration Debate Across Borders: GMF Embassy Event Series in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill.Legatum Institute launches Prosperity Index 2010November 10, 2010 / Washington, DCIn a world beset by dramatic change, where many different factors impact well-being in multiple and complex ways, it is useful to assess the prosperity of nations through more than simple income-based measurements like GDP. The Legatum Prosperity Index 2010 offers a multi-faceted analysis of prosperity, examining 110 countries using 89 different variables. On November 10, 2010, GMF hosted a public event for the release of the 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index and the data concerning transatlantic relations.European Marshall Memorial Fellowship concludes in New YorkNovember 04, 2010 / United StatesFrom October 4 – October 27, 15 emerging European leaders traveled extensively throughout the United States for 24 days with the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program (MMF). Participants came from 12 countries, from Slovakia to Spain.German diplomats speak with Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumniNovember 03, 2010 / Los Angeles, CAOn November 3, 2010, twelve American Marshall Memorial Fellows in Southern California met with Mr. Christoph Eichhorn, Head of the Political Department at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC and with Mr. Wolfgang Drautz, Consul General of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles.Ukranian minister outlines his country’s foreign policyOctober 26, 2010 / Brussels

Ukranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostyantyn Gryshchenko talked in Brussels about the direction and goals of his country's foreign policy. During the event, "Ukraine: A New President, a New Foreign Policy?" the minister sought to explain how his country can act as a bridge between world powers.

1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War EuropeOctober 13, 2010 / Washington D.COn October 13, to continue marking the 20th anniversary of German unification, GMF hosted a discussion of the prize-winning new book 1989: The Struggle to Create Post Cold-War Europe, with author Mary Elise Sarotte of the University of Southern California.NATO Secretary General Rasmussen outlines NATO strategic concept draft at GMFOctober 08, 2010 / BrusselsOn October 8 at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) in Brussels, Belgium, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen outlined his vision for NATO’s new strategic concept.Roundtable Discussion: “The Eurozone Crisis and Implications for the Transatlantic Economic Relationship”October 07, 2010 / Washington DCOn October 7, Jean Pisani-Ferry, the director of the Brussels based think tank Bruegel, presented his views on the internal dynamics of the European sovereign debt crises and his ideas for the way forward.German Unification Twenty Years On: A Conversation with Robert ZoellickOctober 01, 2010 / Washington DCOn October 1, in partnership with the Congressional Study Group on Germany and the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, GMF hosted a discussion with World Bank President Robert Zoellick to reflect on the 20^th anniversary of German reunificationNew study discusses link between migration and climate changeSeptember 29, 2010 / Washington, DC

On September 29, GMF’s Immigration and Integration program released the findings for its Transatlantic Study Team on Climate-Induced Migration. Study Team co-chairs Susan Martin and Koko Warner led the presentation of their findings which focused on four principle issues: the impact of climate change on migration patterns and trends; adaption strategies; emergency displacement; and migration policies and frameworks.

Building a transatlantic data partnership – How to protect fundamental privacy rights in times of new threatsSeptember 28, 2010 / Brussels, Belgium

BRUSSELS –  on September 23, GMF hosted in partnership with the United States Mission to the European Union a discussion on how to build a transatlantic partnership on data transfer and privacy protection. 

International Seminar on “The New International Role of Turkey”September 27, 2010 / ParisOn September 27, GMF Paris hosted an international seminar on the “New International Role of Turkey,” in cooperation with the Forum du Futur and the Association France-Amériques.Serbian and Kosovar officials discuss next steps after ICJ rulingSeptember 22, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumOn September 16, GMF hosted a conference in Brussels to examine the future of Kosovar-Serbian relations following a July 22 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which stated that Kosovo’s declaration of independence does not violate international law.Ashton comments on Transatlantic Trends ResultsSeptember 15, 2010 / BrusselsOn September 15 2010, GMF Brussels hosted the official launch of Transatlantic Trends 2010, the findings of which centered on Obama’s popularity, transatlantic views on security, Asia and Turkey and the dissatisfaction of the euro throughout the EU. High Representative Vice President Catherine Ashton commented on the results.
GMF Study Tour on European Clean Energy Policies and PracticesSeptember 11, 2010 / Germany and SpainGMF organized a study tour for U.S. policy makers on “Europe’s Renewable Energy Experience”, September 4-11. The delegation gained a first-hand insight into a range of European policies and business strategies that have helped Europe maintain a competitive edge in clean-energy technologies. MMF alumni in Los Angeles meet with French Consul GeneralJuly 21, 2010 / Los Angeles, CA

On Wednesday, July 21, the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN) hosted the Honorable David Martinon, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, for a conversation with local Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumni. The discussion focused on France’s economic, cultural, and geopolitical interests in southern California as well as U.S.-French relations.

The Path to Prosperity: Africa’s Regional Economic Communities and Transatlantic CooperationJuly 20, 2010 / Washington, DC

On Tuesday, July 20, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Manchester Trade Ltd co-hosted a half-day experts’ roundtable discussion on African regional integration through the continent’s regional economic communities (RECs) and ways in which transatlantic partners can support African economic integration. The roundtable discussion was attended by members of the U.S. government, representatives of the European Union and its member states, African embassy representatives and both private sector and civil society experts on RECs and regional economic integration in Africa. The event also featured three special guests from REC secretariats in Africa.

Promoting energy security and clean energy innovation without impeding economic growthJuly 20, 2010 / Washington, DCMIT professor presents Product Space model to improve trade and development policiesJuly 13, 2010 / Washington, DCAt a July 13 lunch event hosted by GMF, Professor Cesar Hidalgo presented the concepts behind his innovative Product Space model, which sheds new light on the economic basis of production and export diversification.2010 Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration ConcludesJuly 07, 2010 / Izmir, TurkeyThe 2010 Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI), organized by GMF and Robert Bosch Stiftung, was held from July 7-11 in Izmir, Turkey.Lewandowski speaks on the economic crisis & securing Europe’s futureJune 23, 2010 / Washington, DCEU Commissioner emphasizes need for a global approach to respond to today's financial and sovereign debt challenges.GMF Participates in Foundation WeekJune 01, 2010 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) will hold an open debate on engaging policy makers through innovative convening as part of the European Foundation Centre's Foundation Week - Foundations' Work June 1 in Brussels.Coping with Climate Change in the United States, the Netherlands, and Developing CountriesMay 26, 2010 / Washington, DCOn May 26, GMF's Climate & Energy Program hosted a lunch event on Capitol Hill entitled Rising tides in a warming world: Coping with climate change in the United States, the Netherlands, and developing countries. The purpose of the event was to facilitate discussion among thought leaders in U.S. and European climate and development communities on climate adaptation and water policies. Panelists included Annemieke Nijhof, Director General of Water Management at the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and Water Management; Stephen Seidel, Vice President for Policy Analysis and General Counsel at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change; and David Waskow, Climate Change Program Director at Oxfam America.GMF Launches G20 in the Global Economy event seriesMay 26, 2010 / Washington, DC.On May 25, GMF hosted an off-the record luncheon with senior economic officials and financial policy experts to discuss the advancing financial regulatory reforms in the United States and Europe.Transatlantic Cities Forum 2010: Waterfront DevelopmentMay 20, 2010 / Genoa, Italy

From May 20-23, 2010, GMF hosted waterfront development experts from 22 TCN member cities at its Transatlantic Cities Forum on Waterfront Development in Genoa, Italy for a dialogue on key issues that face planners and practitioners working on waterfront projects in cities on both sides of the Atlantic.

Asmus awarded l’Ordre de la Couronne by BelgiumMay 04, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumOn May 4, Ronald D. Asmus, GMF executive director, Transatlantic Center and strategic planning, was decorated as a Commandeur in the l'Ordre de la Couronne by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium.Anne-Marie Slaughter analyzes the future of the EU as an influential powerMay 03, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 28, GMF’s Washington, DC office hosted a roundtable discussion featuring Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform in London and Anne-Marie Slaughter, director of policy planning at the U.S. Department of State. The event, "Can the European Union Remain Relevant?" was moderated by GMF Executive Vice President Karen Donfried.GMF hosts Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the EU, Russia, and the financial crisisApril 30, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 30, GMF hosted the Honorable Radoslaw Sikorski, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister Sikorski opened the discussing by remarking on the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and many senior government officials. He also discussed a range of issues including Poland's relationships with Russia and Ukraine; the EU and its economy; and the upcoming EU Polish presidency.GMF President awarded Order of the Polar Star by SwedenApril 30, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 30, Swedish Ambassador to the United States Jonas Hafström and his wife Eva Hafström hosted a reception for the presentation of the Swedish order of chivalry, Insignia of Commander, Order of the Polar Star to GMF President Craig Kennedy. The honor was presented by Ambassador Hafstrom and Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt.GMF President and Vice President awarded l’Ordre de la Couronne by BelgiumApril 15, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 15, Belgian Ambassador to the United States Jan Matthysen awarded GMF President Craig Kennedy the Commandeur de l'Ordre de la Couronne and GMF Vice President Karen Donfried the Officier de l'Ordre de la Couronne. The Ambassador thanked Kennedy and Donfried for the work GMF has done and continues to do in Belgium, with particular attention to GMF's annual Brussels Forum, held for the past five years in Brussels.Purvis urges policymakers to develop a new theory of change post-CopenhagenApril 06, 2010 / Washington, DCOn April 6, GMF launched its latest publication in the 2010 Brussels Forum paper series, "Rethinking Climate Diplomacy: New Ideas for Transatlantic Cooperation post-Copenhagen" by GMF Senior Fellow Nigel Purvis and Andrew Stevenson.Speaking with one voice? EU climate policy after CopenhagenMarch 23, 2010 / Washington, DCOn March 23, GMF’s Climate & Energy Program, along with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, hosted a roundtable breakfast event on why the EU failed to play a leadership role in Copenhagen and what the prospects are for an EU climate policy after the Lisbon Treaty. The event featured Piotr Maciej Kaczynski, research fellow at the Center for European Policy Studies, and Michaele Schreyer, board member of the Heinrich Böll Foundation and former EU commissioner for finance. Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, GMF senior director for policy programs, provided opening remarks, and Klaus Linsenmeier, executive director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Washington, moderated the discussion.Brussels Forum wraps upMarch 23, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumThe fifth annual Brussels Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium, March 26-28. Video of the Forum's sessions, as well as interviews, transcripts, and photos are on the Brussels Forum website.Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series – After the Meltdown: The Rise of State CapitalismMarch 10, 2010 / Brussels, BelgiumOn March 10, GMF Brussels hosted an event entitled, "Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series - Part III - After the Meltdown: The Rise of State Capitalism." It featured Marc De Vos, Professor at the Ghent University Law School and general director of the Brussels based think-tank Itinera Institute, and Clay Lowery, Former Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (2005-2009) and currently managing director at Glover Park Group.
Experts call for new transatlantic trade and development agenda in the post-economic crisis environmentMarch 08, 2010 / Washington, DCOn March 8, GMF hosted Fiona Shera, Edward Barker, Mary Ott, and Katrin Kuhlmann to discuss transatlantic cooperation on trade and development in the post-economic crisis environment. The speakers concentrated on market access opportunities for developing countries suffering economic recession, and discussed transatlantic cooperation on trade and capacity building policies.Lady Ashton speaks at GMF civil society meeting in BelgradeFebruary 19, 2010 / Belgrade, SerbiaOn February 18, GMF’s Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD), in cooperation with the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence, hosted EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, along with other prominent representatives of civil society for a meeting in Serbia.Werner Hoyer discusses the Lisbon Treaty, Lady Ashton, and U.S. Foreign Policy at GMF eventFebruary 18, 2010 / Washington, DCOn February 18, GMF hosted a panel discussion entitled "The First 80 Days: Is the Lisbon Treaty Working for Europe? And for the U.S.?" which analyzed the effect of the Lisbon Treaty on the EU and transatlantic relations. The panelists included the Honorable Werner Hoyer and Dr. Charles A. Kupchan.Hill event analyzes Copenhagen Accord and the future of climate negotiationsJanuary 25, 2010 / Washington, DCOn January 25, GMF hosted an event on Capitol Hill entitled "Decoding the Copenhagen Accord & Charting the Course Ahead." The event featured Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, Secretary of State for Climate Change, Spain; Luis Alfonso de Alba, Special Ambassador for Climate Change, Mexico; and Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change, United States. GMF's Climate & Energy Program Director Cathleen Kelly and Spanish Ambassador Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo provided opening remarks. Nigel Purvis, Senior GMF Fellow and President of Climate Advisers moderated the discussion.U.S. Undersecretary Hormats speaks at conference on the transatlantic economic partnershipJanuary 25, 2010 / Washington, DCOn January 25, GMF hosted an event on Capitol Hill titled, "The New European Commission - A Renewal of the Transatlantic Economic Partnership?" This half-day conference, which featured panelists from international institutions, multinational corporations, think tanks, and the media, focused on the future of the transatlantic economic relationship in light of the global financial crisis; changes to the European Union's architecture; and recent shifts in global governance from the G8 to the G20. Robert Hormats, Undersecretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State , delivered a keynote address on the state of the transatlantic economic partnership and the future of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC).

To listen to the complete remarks of Undersecretary Hormats, please click here.

Zu Guttenberg, Holbrooke discuss Afghanistan in town hall eventJanuary 22, 2010 / Washington, DC

GMF sponsored an America Abroad Media town hall event, with German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard Holbrooke discussing the critical issues affecting Afghanistan, NATO, and the transatlantic alliance. To watch highlights and discussion from the event, please click here.

Transatlantic Trends: Immigration Reception for GMF and British Council AlumniJanuary 13, 2010 / Washington, DCOn January 13, GMF and the British Council co-hosted an event titled "The Effect of Immigration on Society." The evening opened with a presentation highlighting findings of the recent Transatlantic Trends: Immigration public opinion survey. This overview was followed by thoughtful reactions from respondents Juan Carlos Lara-Armienta, Peter MacLeod, and Rabah Ghezali.European Commission Trade and Development director discusses trade policy and preference programsJanuary 06, 2010 / Washington, DCOn December 16, GMF hosted Peter Thompson, the director of Trade and Development for the Directorate General - Trade in the European Commission, for an event entitled "Trade as a Development Tool: A View from the EU." Thompson was joined by respondent Kimberly Elliott of the Center for Global Development, and the event was moderated by GMF Transatlantic Fellow Katrin Kuhlmann.GMF hosts high-level discussions with climate leaders at COP15January 04, 2010 / CopenhagenA GMF delegation traveled to the two-week Copenhagen climate negotiations to host five high-level events. The goal of these events was to bring together key U.S. and EU stakeholders in the climate debate to network, share intelligence on the progress of the negotiations, and discuss transatlantic cooperation in securing a positive outcome at COP15. The discussions also focused on the likely implications of Copenhagen on domestic climate policy in the United States and Europe.Designing a transparent and credible global carbon market at COP15December 16, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 16, GMF hosted an official UNFCCC side-event on how the United States can design a transparent and credible carbon market with the possibility of linking to a future global carbon market system. The event featured Jos Delbeke, Deputy Director-General for Environment, European Commission; Nigel Purvis, Senior GMF Fellow and President of Climate Advisers; Patrick Woodcock, Legislative Assistant for Senator Olympia Snowe; and Martin Gitlin, Managing Director, Noble Carbon.U.S. Center reception for U.S. and European policymakers at COP15December 16, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 16, GMF hosted a reception at the U.S. Center featuring David Sandalow, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, and Jos Delbeke, Deputy Director General of DG Environment at the European Commission. German Marshall Fund Senior Director of Policy Programs, Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff welcomed guests and offered opening remarks.Albright speaks on NATO Strategic ConceptDecember 16, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Wednesday, December 16, the Brussels Office of the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with NATO's public diplomacy division, hosted former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for a speech and discussion on the future of the transatlantic relationship and NATO's Strategic Concept.Climate and energy funders briefing at COP15December 15, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 15, Senior GMF Fellow Nigel Purvis and Director of International Climate Policy at the World Resources Institute Rob Bradley briefed a delegation of 50 climate and energy funders on the status of the climate negotiations in Copenhagen.No green growth without innovationDecember 15, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 15, GMF in co-operation with Bruegel organized a side-event to the COP 15 entitled No green growth without innovation. The panel consisted of Reinhilde Veugelers and Phillipe Aghion from Bruegel, Per Callesen, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Denmark, and Nigel Purvis, Senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMF.
GMF hosts Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De CremDecember 14, 2009 / Washington, DCOn December 14, GMF hosted a luncheon roundtable event featuring Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De Crem, with GMF Vice President Karen Donfried moderating. In light of the recent victory of Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy in the European Union presidential election, as well as the nation's substantial commitment to the ongoing war in Afghanistan, the defense minister provided valuable commentary on critical international issues.The U.S. climate and energy debate, Copenhagen, and beyond at COP15December 14, 2009 / CopenhagenOn December 14, GMF in partnership with the Nicholas Institute at Duke University and Evolution Markets hosted a dinner event in Copenhagen. The event connected key stakeholders in the climate debate from the United States, Europe, and emerging economies to discuss the status and implications of the Copenhagen negotiations.GMF releases book on the future of EU-ACP Economic Partnership AgreementsNovember 19, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumGenscher, Scowcroft, and Kimmit discuss the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall at 20th anniversary eventNovember 02, 2009 / Washington, DCOn November, 2, almost twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) reunited a panel of key players from 1989, including Hans-Dietrich Genscher, former foreign minister of the Federal Republic of Germany; Brent Scowcroft, former national security advisor to President George H.W. Bush; and Robert Kimmitt, former U.S. ambassador to Germany and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to discuss the events surrounding this historic anniversary and how it has shaped today's world.20 years after 1989, Berlin hosts annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsOctober 22, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyFrom October 22-25, the German Marshall Fund hosted the European Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in Berlin. The event, "20 years after 1989 -- Looking back and ahead: Are the ideals of democracy and market economy still valid?", looked at the legacy of the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago as well as current challenges and developments.Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series: Between Collapse and Recovery – Challenges to the Global Financial SystemOctober 21, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn October 21, GMF launched a Post-Crisis Global Challenges Event Series in Brussels. The launch of the series “Between Collapse and Recovery -- Challenges to the Global Financial System” marks the first of a series of four events dedicated to the promotion of a broader understanding of key global challenges arising from the global financial crisis, organized with the generous support of the U.S. Mission to the EU.Wangari Maathai emphasizes importance of US leadership to reduce deforestation and mitigate climate changeOctober 15, 2009 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, October 6, the Climate & Energy Program partnered with the Norwegian Embassy and Avoided Deforestation Partners to host a lunch briefing for Embassy staff on "Tropical Forests and Climate Change: Status of the U.S. Climate Debate & Implications for Copenhagen." The event focused on options to create incentives to reduce emissions from deforestation currently under debate in the U.S. Congress. GMF Senior Policy Director Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff and Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen provided opening remarks. GMF's Climate & Energy Program Director Cathleen Kelly moderated. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State discusses the future of the transatlantic relationship at TT launch eventSeptember 11, 2009 / Washington, DCOn September 9, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted the public launch of Transatlantic Trends Survey 2009. Entitled The ‘Obama Bounce’ in Europe: Its Reach, Its Limits, the event focused upon Obama’s popularity in Europe, key transatlantic foreign policy challenges, an emerging divide in Europe, perceptions and effects of the economic crisis, differences in attitudes about climate change, the role of the European Union in world leadership, and Turkey’s position in the transatlantic relationship. The event featured remarks by James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State.Gordon, Richier speak on Transatlantic Affairs in ParisSeptember 11, 2009 / Paris, FranceOn September 11, The German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a discussion on transatlantic relations and relations between the U.S. and France at Sciences Po in Paris. The backdrop for the event was the recently released Transatlantic Trends, GMF's annual survey on foreign policy issues on both sides of the Atlantic which was presented by Francois Lafond, Director of the GMF Paris office. Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian affairs of the U.S. State Department; David Ignatius, author and columnist for the Washington Post; François Richier, Advisor to the President of the French Republic on International security and military-political issues; and Nicole Bacharan, Political scientist and Senior Researcher at Sciences Po commented on the findings and offered their views of transatlantic relations under the new Obama administration.Copenhagen Climate Negotiations: Can Development Help Build a Consensus?September 08, 2009 / Washington, DCOn September 8, the Climate and Economic Policy teams in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden hosted an event entitled "Copenhagen Climate Negotiations: Can Development Build a Consensus?" The objective of the event was to bring the climate and development policy communities together to discuss how to better link development and climate agendas and use these connections to reach a global climate deal. Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafström provided welcoming remarks.GMF launches protectionism-monitoring initiative Global Trade Alert in BrusselsSeptember 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn September 3-4, GMF, together with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), launched the Global Trade Alert (GTA) initiative in Brussels with a series of events with Professor Simon Evenett, co-director of CEPR's International Trade Program and coordinator of GTA.GMF Fellow analyzes economic and industrial regeneration strategies in EuropeJuly 31, 2009 / Washington, DCOn July 29, GMF hosted Jess Zimbabwe, a Comparative Domestic Policy Fellow, to present her preliminary findings on her research in Europe on public leadership decisions in older industrial cities.
Climate experts disagree on possible outcomes of COP15July 07, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn July 7, GMF in cooperation with Ecologic Institute hosted a dinner in Berlin on "Current Trends in the American Climate Debate and Prospects for a Global Deal in Copenhagen." The discussion featured Elliot Diringer, vice president for International Strategies at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, and Nicole Wilke, head of Division for International Climate Policy at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety.German, American lawmakers tackle transatlantic themesJuly 06, 2009 / Berlin, ElmauFor five days, German and American lawmakers gathered in Berlin and Castle Elmau, Germany, to participate in the Congress-Bundestag Forum, where they renewed and deepened contacts with each other and discussed common transatlantic issues.A Power Audit of EU-China RelationsJune 24, 2009 / Paris, FranceOn June 24th, GMF held a roundtable discussion to launch the new ECFR policy report, ‘A Power Audit of EU-China Relations’. The discussion featured one of the authors of this first-ever pan-European study on EU-China relations, François Godement, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow and Professor and Director of the Asia Centre at Sciences Po. Evan Feigenbaum, Senior Fellow for East, Central, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations acted as the respondent to Professor Godement’s analysis. Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, moderated the discussion.Protectionism-monitoring Global Trade Alert launches in WashingtonJune 22, 2009 / Washington, DCA GMF policy lunch event on June 22 was moderated by Bruce Stokes, a well-known international economics columnist at the National Journal and a Transatlantic Fellow with GMF, and brought together distinguished trade specialists located in Washington DC. During the event Simon Evenett described Global Trade Alert by highlighting its four major characteristics.Is Europe doing enough? Economics and policies in the wake of the global financial crisisJune 18, 2009 / Washington, DCOn June 18, the GMF hosted a public discussion entitled, “Is Europe doing enough? Economics and policies in the wake of the global financial crisis.” The discussion featured Marek Belka, director of the European department of the International Monetary Fund and former prime minister of Poland. Sean Mulvaney, director of the Economic Policy Program at GMF, gave a brief introduction and moderated the event.The interaction of climate policies and the multilateral trading systemJune 12, 2009 / Washington, DCOn June 12, GMF hosted a luncheon for congressional staffers on how climate policies and the multilateral trading system could interact or even come into conflict.Transatlantic Trade and Investment Report Launched in BrusselsJune 09, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 9, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) along with the Centre for European Reform (CER) co-hosted an event in Brussels to launch a new report authored by Philip Whyte of CER.Public engagement in long-term regional transportationJune 03, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 7, GMF hosted John Swanson, senior transportation planner for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and a fellow in GMF’s Comparative Domestic Policy program, for a luncheon discussion of his recently completed fellowship in Europe, during which he examined European approaches to long-term regional transportation planning, particularly related to implementing congestion pricing schemes.The Feed-In Tariff: European and U.S. Policies to Promote Renewable ElectricityMay 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 29, the Climate & Energy Program in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a luncheon for staffers, business representatives, and European and U.S. climate policy experts on Capitol Hill to discuss the “feed-in tariff.” The feed-in tariff is a policy to promote renewable electricity that has been credited with driving the deployment of renewable electricity in Europe and is being considered by several U.S. states and in Congress.Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhoodMay 15, 2009 / Washington, DCOn May 15, GMF hosted a roundtable discussion on "Candidates and partners: The European Union in the European neighborhood," featuring Tim Hitchens, director of European political affairs in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom; and Ian Lesser, senior transatlantic fellow at GMF.Transatlantic Approaches to Tackling the Financial Crisis DiscussedMay 11, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn Monday, May 11, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) together with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation hosted a panel discussion in Berlin titled "Tackling the Financial Crisis - Approaches From Both Sides of the Atlantic," featuring GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joseph Quinlan, Member of the German Bundestag Otto Fricke (FDP), Steven Clemons of the New America Foundation and Daniela Schwarzer of Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik. The discussion was moderated by Petra Pinzler of the German weekly DIE ZEIT.2009 U.S. Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs reunites fellows in the nation’s capitalApril 30, 2009 / Washington, DCFrom April 30 to May 3, GMF hosted the 2009 U.S. Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs. This was the first Marshall Forum to be held in Washington, DC, and offered GMF the opportunity to welcome nearly 90 MMFs from across the United States and Europe back to GMF's headquarters.Swedish deputy PM stresses EU Presidency theme: transition to an eco-efficient economyMarch 31, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Tuesday, March 31, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a discussion on clean industrial transformation and the prospects for reaching agreement on a new international climate treaty at the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen in December 2009. The event featured Maud Olofsson, minister for enterprise & energy and deputy prime minister of Sweden, and Jonathan Lash, the president of the World Resources Institute.The EU, NATO and Asia: Does Europe have a strategic approach to the region?March 24, 2009 / BrusselsGMF hosted a debate on how far Asia's relationship with Europe and the transatlantic community has come - and how far it still has to go. GMF Resident Fellow Michito Tsuruoka presented his perspective on the question, followed by a contribution from Thierry Legendre, Policy Advisor in the Private Office of the Secretary-General of NATO.GMF event outlines ambitions of London G-20 summitMarch 13, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 13, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Dominick Chilcott, deputy head of mission of the British Embassy, for a luncheon discussion to outline the ambitions of the British Government for the upcoming G-20 summit in London and explain how these goals will relate to growing signs of protectionism. William A. Reinsch, president of the National Foreign Trade Council, provided a response to Mr. Chilcott's remarks.How to engage Russia: A German-American conversationMarch 10, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 10, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a panel discussion on "How to engage Russia: A German-American conversation," featuring Gert Weisskirchen, member of the German Parliament and spokesman on foreign affairs of the Social Democratic Party-Group; and Stephen Sestanovich, George F. Kennan senior fellow for Russian and Eurasian studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program celebrates its 10th anniversary on Capitol HillMarch 05, 2009 / Washington, DCOn March 5, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) hosted a reception on Capitol Hill celebrating the tenth anniversary of the American Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program. More than 100 MMFs, alumni, GMF staff, former GMF staff, embassy representatives and assorted friends of the German Marshall Fund and the MMF program attended. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), who participated as an AMMF, delivered a speech about his experience.NATO’s future discussed as 60th anniversary approachesMarch 03, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn March 3, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Center for Transatlantic Relations at John Hopkins University hosted a conference launching the joint report "Alliance Reborn: An Atlantic Compact for the 21st Century" highlighting the state of NATO and the future transatlantic relationship in light of its 60th anniversary. The report stressed that NATO, the institution of "political minds" and "military means," is in need of a new strategic mandate, and the current political climate has shifted such that now is the time to make this change.Congress-Bundestag Forum 2009February 13, 2009 / GermanyFrom February 13 to 17, GMF and the Robert Bosch Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Congress-Bundestag Forum 2009 at Schloss Elmau in Bavaria and Berlin. The purpose of the forum is to bring together influential members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag for discussions of policy issues affecting the United States and Europe in order to strengthen the transatlantic partnership. This year´s forum was attended by seven members of the U.S. Congress and ten members of the German Bundestag.Turkey’s image, European public debate and the future of enlargementFebruary 13, 2009 / Ankara, TurkeyOn February 13, GMF's Ankara office hosted Gerald Knaus, Chairman, European Stability Initiative (ESI), for a discussion ESI's recent work on "Turkey's image, European public debate and the future of enlargement."Transatlantic Taskforce on Development presents report to House of Sweden and Capitol HillFebruary 10, 2009 / Washington, DCThe Transatlantic Taskforce on Development launched its report on February 10, entitled "Toward a Brighter Future: A Transatlantic Call for Renewed Leadership and Partnerships in Global Development." A project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Washington, DC, launch events consisted of a launch event at the House of Sweden, followed by briefings on Capitol Hill.GMF President Craig Kennedy awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyFebruary 09, 2009 / Washington, DCOn February 9, GMF President Craig Kennedy was awarded with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, highlighting Mr. Kennedy's contribution to the German-American and transatlantic relationships. German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth presented Mr. Kennedy with the award.Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU: Europe without barriersJanuary 29, 2009 / Washington, DCOn January 29, GMF hosted a panel discussion on the "Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU: Europe without barriers." Petr Kolar, ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, gave opening remarks and provided an overview of the Czech Republic's agenda for its EU Presidency. Charles A. Kupchan, professor of international affairs at Georgetown University and senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations, responded to Kolar's remarks and presented a nuanced look at the future of transatlantic relations. The event was captured and will be broadcasted in an hour-long audio episode on NPR FM Berlin and NPR Worldwide the weekend of March 6.Transatlantic Cities Network Study Tour to Belgrade and TurinJanuary 28, 2009 / Belgrade, Serbia & Turin, Italy

From January 28 to February 5, the GMF Comparative Domestic Policy (CDP) program led a study tour and workshop for 20 Transatlantic Cities Network (TCN) representatives to Belgrade, Serbia, and Turin, Italy. The tour began in Belgrade, where the TCN representatives participated in meetings, briefings, and site visits designed by the Balkan Trust for Democracy to provide a context for understanding the particular systemic challenges that the city of Belgrade is facing. From Belgrade, the group traveled to Torino, where they spent two days learning about the city’s strategy for urban transformation, developed in the mid-1990s and still undergoing implementation today.

NPR broadcasts EU, Ukraine, Russia leaders debating gas crisis and the way forwardJanuary 26, 2009 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 26, the German Marshall Fund and the European Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel discussion on the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis.  The panelists were Alexandr Vondra, deputy prime minister for European Affairs for the Czech Republic; Hryhoriy Nemyria, deputy prime minister for European and International Integration for Ukraine; Vladimir Chizhov, Russian ambassador to the European Union; and Pierre Noel, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.  Discussion focused on the origins of the current crisis and the leaders' thoughts on the way forward and will be broadcast on NPR Worldwide's stations the weekend of February 14, 2009.A new european OstpolitikJanuary 20, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn January 20, GMF hosted a workshop called "A New European Ostpolitik." Taking place at the representation of Hamburg in Berlin, this workshop brought together policy experts from Bundestag and Chancellery, think tanks, and the media.Germany, Poland, and the Obama administrationJanuary 20, 2009 / Berlin, GermanyOn January 20, GMF, in cooperation with the Warsaw Institute of Public Affairs (ISP) hosted a discussion in Berlin focusing on "Germany, Poland, and the Obama Administration." Jacek Kucharczyk of the ISP presented his newest policy brief, entitled, "The new transatlantic agenda - a view from Poland." Jan Techau of DGAP and Jeffrey D. Rathke of the U.S. Mission to Germany provided comments from a German and American perspective.After the deluge: The United States, Europe, Asia and the remaking of global financeJanuary 15, 2009 / BrusselsOn January 15, GMF and Bruegel hosted an event featuring GMF Transatlantic Fellow Joe Quinlan with comments from Bruegel Director Jean Pisani-Ferry in Brussels. The discussion focused on recent economic developments in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and likely developments in the future. New House and Senate members introduced to European diplomatic communityJanuary 13, 2009 / Washington, DCOn January 13, GMF held a reception on Capitol Hill to honor new Members of Congress and Senators and introduce them to the European diplomatic corps. The event was held in the Democratic Caucus room, where Senior Congressman Darrell Issa, one of the co-chairs of the Congressional EU Caucus, set the stage for the evening, encouraging them to join the Caucus and participate in GMF's conferences and study tours.U.S./EU-China policy examined at fourth Stockholm China ForumDecember 05, 2008 / StockholmOn December 5 and 6, GMF, in conjunction with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, STINT, and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, organized the fourth Stockholm China Forum. The Forum covered topics that included U.S. China policy after the presidential elections, the current troubles in EU-China relations, the global economic crisis, and relations with Russia after the conflict in Georgia.Recent U.S.-EU biofuels policy discussed on Capitol HillDecember 05, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 5, GMF hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill with Congressional staff to discuss biofuels policy. At the luncheon GMF Transatlantic Fellow Tim Searchinger and Ariel Brunner, EU Policy Officer at Birdlife International, presented the history of the policy debate in both the U.S. and EU and specifically discussed the most recent developments in the ongoing European debate around the renewable fuels directive.Climate experts examine opportunites and challenges for U.S. cap-and-trade system in PoznanDecember 04, 2008 / PoznanOn December 4, The German Marshall Fund of the United States in partnership with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Carbon Markets and Investors Association hosted a transatlantic discussion on opportunities and challenges facing a U.S. cap-and-trade system.Impact of monitoring and evaluation efforts on design, implementation, and resource allocationDecember 02, 2008 / BerlinFrom December 2-3, GMF, in coordination with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), hosted a knowledge-sharing forum on Impact of monitoring and evaluation efforts on design, implementation, and resource allocation in Berlin, Germany.Feeding the world: Are new global agricultural policies needed?November 24, 2008 / BrusselsFrom November 24-26, 2008, GMF co-sponsored a conference with Wilton Park entitled, "Feeding the world: Are new global agricultural policies needed?" In order to feed an estimated population of 9 billion in 20-30 years time, the world must make difficult policy choices resulting in significant changes. Productivity needs to be dramatically increased, but climate change, increased scarcity of resources, including water, land, and phosphates, and the variability of fuel and other input costs will present challenges to our collective ability to produce this additional food. The Wilton Park conference assessed key challenges, looking beyond recent price spikes, and identified a number of national and international policy priorities.The Doha round as a global insurance policy against increasing protectionismNovember 13, 2008 / Washington, DCA recent study by Antoine Bouët and David Laborde from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) stresses a potential loss of $1,064bn in world trade if world leaders fail to conclude the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations in the next few weeks and implement subsequently protectionist policies. Bouët and Laborde unveiled an economic study at "Completing the Doha round: A global insurance policy against protectionism in turbulent economic times," at an event on November 13 hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.Wexler: Extraordinary opportunities for transatlantic relationshipNovember 13, 2008 / BrusselsCongressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, said there are extraordinary opportunities for the transatlantic relationship under an Obama administration, but cautioned that expectations may be way too large to meet.What are the prospects for reforming EU agricultural policies?November 13, 2008 / BrusselsOn November 13, GMF, together with European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), co-hosted a seminar entitled, "What are the prospects for reforming EU agricultural policies?" Roger Waite, Editor of AGRA FACTS and AGRA FOCUS and a GMF fellow, is a long-time observer and commentator on EU agriculture policy. He led the discussion, which focused on the likely developments in EU agricultural policy and how various reform strategies could resonate with politicians and the public.GMF hosts U.S. election party in BerlinNovember 04, 2008 / BerlinThe German Marshall Fund of the United States in cooperation with the United States Embassy in Berlin and various other organizations, organized on November 4-5, an election night party hosted at Deutsche Telekom headquarters in Berlin. Over 2,400 people of all ages attended the event to watch election returns and debate the issues related to the elections in the United States.Re-energizing Europe’s security and defense policyNovember 03, 2008 / BrusselsOn November 3, GMF, in cooperation with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), organized a dinner on "Re-energizing Europe's security and defense policy" in Brussels. The event stemmed from the recent publication of an ECFR policy paper by Nick Witney on how to improve the ESDP.Transatlantic approaches to post-conflict managementOctober 31, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 31, GMF hosted Frank Kupferschmidt, senior research associate of the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, and Peter Schmidt, visiting professor of the Royal Military College of Canada, to present the results of their research project "Transatlantic approaches to post-conflict management," funded by GMF. John Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF, moderated the discussion.10th Marshall Forum addresses globalizationOctober 23, 2008 / CopenhagenFrom October 23-25, 2008, 200 alumni of GMF's Marshall Memorial Fellowship program convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 10th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs. Entitled "Who is in Control of Globalization? Transatlantic Dialogues on New Policy Initiatives," the three-day gathering also hosted grantees, partners, and GMF fellows to discuss the transatlantic relationship in a global context.Germany’s role in Afghanistan: Prospects for 2009 under a new mandateOctober 20, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 20, GMF's Washington office hosted a discussion on "Germany's role in Afghanistan: Prospects for 2009 under a new mandate" with GMF Transatlantic Fellow Till Knorn and Jeremy Shapiro of the Brookings Institution. The event was moderated by John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy at GMF.Transatlantic Academy opens with migration conferenceOctober 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 14, former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato opened a conference in celebration of the Transatlantic Academy with a speech outlining the challenges the European Union faces in dealing with migrants and security.Danish, Dutch development ministers tackle climate changeOctober 10, 2008 / Washington, DCOn October 10, GMF hosted a panel discussion entitled "Climate Change and Development-Perspectives in View of the COP15," exploring the topic of climate change as a development issue. The panelists included the Honorable Ulla Tørnæs, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, the Honorable Bert Koenders, Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation, and Jonathan Lash, President of the World Resources Institute. Craig Kennedy, President of GMF, officially opened the event and Lael Brainard, on leave from the Brookings Institution, moderated the discussion. Overall, the event was very successful and produced an insightful and useful discussion about the many challenges and prospects of addressing climate change and development issues together in the future.
Portland city officials glean bicycle infrastructure policy from Amsterdam, CopenhagenOctober 05, 2008 / Amsterdam and CopenhagenFrom October 5-12, the German Marshall Fund organized a study tour on bicycle infrastructure and policy for 13 representatives from Portland, Oregon, representing Portland Metro Council's Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails. The group, made up of civic, elected, and business leaders, visited two of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, to learn how the experiences of these cities could inform the development of more than 900 miles of user-friendly, multi-modal trails in the Portland metropolitan region.The science and policy behind biofuelsOctober 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn December 4, GMF hosted an event on biofuels policies, present the latest science on the subject, and explore space for consensus among the participants. The event brought together high level representatives from seventeen environmental organizations that are key stakeholders working on the issue.Volker delivers debut ambassadorial speechSeptember 29, 2008 / BrusselsIn a Sept. 29 speech to a Brussels audience of diplomats, scholars, and policymakers, new U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urged the transatlantic community to address international crises together, most notably in dealing with Russia's influence over its neighbors.Time to rethink the WTO?September 26, 2008 / Washington, DCOn Friday September 26, GMF hosted a discussion on the institutional challenges facing the World Trade Organization (WTO) entitled "Time to rethink the WTO?" with Debra Steger, professor of law at the University of Ottawa, and Vinod Busjeet, minister counselor at the Embassy of Mauritius. Jennifer Hillman, a senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, introduced the speakers and moderated the discussion. A podcast interview with Debra Steger is also available for download.Transatlantic Cities Network launch convenes a meeting of U.S.-EU city representativesSeptember 25, 2008 / Washington, DCFrom September 25-27, GMF launched the Transatlantic Cities Network (TCN) with a three-day workshop, bringing together for the first time representatives from 15 of the network's 25 cities. The representatives, a diverse group of planners, architects, leaders of community foundations and organizations, members of the business community, city officials, and policy experts, gathered at GMF's headquarters in Washington, DC, to collaboratively define a vision and purpose for the network.Rice: U.S. and Europe must stand up to Russia togetherSeptember 18, 2008 / Washington, DCAt a speech hosted by the German Marshall Fund on Thursday, September 18, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States and Europe must stand up together in the face of an assertive Russia but rejected the idea of another Cold War.
Stanzel, Fried respond to Rice speechSeptember 18, 2008 / Washington, DCOn the evening of Thursday, Sept. 18, Volker Stanzel, the political director of the German Federal Foreign Office, and Dan Fried, the U.S. undersecretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs, agreed that Russia's recent aggression has amounted to increased isolation from the West. Sergey Kislyak, who was in his first day as Russian Ambassador to the United States, was in the audience and took exception during a response to Stanzel and Fried. The event took place just a few hours after U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice delivered a major speech on U.S.-Russia relations to a German Marshall Fund audience.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Moscow says EU leaders need to give clear signalSeptember 08, 2008 / BrusselsOn September 8, the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized an event in cooperation with the Centre for European Reform (CER) in Brussels, Belgium, entitled "EU-Ukrainian relations: Where next after the Georgian crisis?" The event was held in advance of the EU-Ukrainian summit in France in order to examine the political dynamics in Ukraine and the potential for integration into the European Union. Ukrainian Ambassador to Moscow, Konstyantin Gryshchenko, and Thomas Valasek, CER's director of Foreign Policy and Defence, were the speakers.Private Foundations as Global Civil Entrepreneurs: An Answer to Poor Performance of Global Governance?September 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn September 4, GMF and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a discussion entitled, "Private foundations as global civil entrepreneurs: An answer to poor performance of global governance?" Tine Stein and Lora Viola of the Social Science Research Center in Berlin were invited to share their research on the role of social and civil entrepreneurship in international development in government agencies, private foundations, non-profits, and global institutions.European climate negotiators, U.S. campaign teams convene climate policy roundtables in DCJuly 21, 2008 / Washington, DCFrom July 21-22, GMF hosted nine senior climate negotiators from Europe in Washington, DC, to participate in a series of roundtable dialogues and other events to discuss U.S. and international climate policy issues with senior policy advisors to the Obama and McCain campaign teams, senior Congressional staff, and U.S. NGO and business leaders. A podcast interview with members from the European group is available for download.Panel discusses role of philanthropic foundations in international development cooperationJuly 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn July 14, GMF hosted Jan Martin Witte, Associate Director of the Global Public Policy Initiative (GPPi) and Country Representative for Living Goods Uganda, for a roundtable discussion on his co-authored GPPi research paper, "Transforming Development? The Role of Philanthropic Foundations in International Development Cooperation." Jan Martin Witte was joined by Geoffrey Lamb, Managing Director for Public Policy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.The goal in Iran should be transparency and verification, says PolenzJuly 08, 2008 / Washington, DCOn July 8, GMF hosted Ruprecht Polenz, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, and Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion on the role of Europe in dealing with Iran. An hour-long segment from this event was aired on NPR in Berlin from July 26-28, 2008, and is available for download here.The EU emissions trading system and relevant lessons for the U.S. climate policy debateJune 13, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 13, GMF, in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, hosted the first in a series of dialogues for congressional staffers featuring experts on European and U.S. climate and energy policy.Discussion tackles differences between the role of soccer in the U.S. and EuropeJune 12, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 12, GMF in cooperation with the Heinrich-Boell-Foundation hosted a discussion on "The Role of Soccer in the U.S. and Europe." The discussion was followed by a live screening of a Euro 2008 championship match featuring Germany and Croatia. The light-hearted discussion featured German Ambassador to the United States Dr. Klaus Scharioth; DC United President & CEO Kevin Payne, and Dr. Heiko Hesse, a former professional soccer player turned economist.Waiting for new U.S. administration a risky strategy for tackling climate changeJune 11, 2008 / Washington, DCOn June 11, GMF hosted a climate policy lunch discussion for senior officials from embassies of G-8 countries and the United States government to discuss options for crafting a policy framework for future international climate cooperation.Dailey: Information sharing is the essence of counterterrorism activitiesMay 30, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 30, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion entitled, “U.S. and European approaches in the fight against terrorism.” The event featured Dell L. Dailey, coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, and Jeremy Shapiro of The Brookings Institute’s Center on the United States and Europe, GMF Senior Transatlantic fellow Ambassador Michael Polt moderated the discussion, which was held under the Chatham House rule.Book discussion: The end of the westMay 28, 2008 / BerlinOn May 28, GMF Berlin hosted a panel discussion on the book "The End of the West," a collection of essays edited by Jeffrey Anderson of Georgetown, John Ikenberry of Princeton, and Thomas Risse of the Free University of Berlin. Anderson and Risse attended, and were joined by Michael Zürn, the dean of the Hertie School of Government in Berlin.Figel: Need to educate our youth to compete in tomorrow’s economyMay 28, 2008 / Washington, DCOn May 28, GMF hosted Jan Figel, the European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture, and Youth, for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing Europe as it works to educate its youth for a changing economic landscape. He was joined by Dr. Allan Goodman, president of the Institute for International Education, who offered a perspective on the future of American higher education.Ten institutes receive grants to work on immigration and integration issuesMay 27, 2008 / BerlinEach year, the German Marshall Fund of the United States provides substantial financial support to university institutes and think tanks in the U.S. and Europe working on immigration and integration issues. For two days, the representatives from this year's supported institutions joined members of the German Bundestag, practitioners, and foundation representatives in Berlin for an event to mark the beginning of the newly funded activities.GMF leads study tour through France and Germany to investigate transportation issuesMay 24, 2008 / Paris, France; Stuttgart, GermanyFrom May 24 to 30, GMF led a study tour through Paris, France, and Stuttgart, Germany, consisting of six congressional staffers, one Congressional Research Service researcher, and two state-level elected officials to examine transportation infrastructure, systems, policies, and financing at all levels of government.What Price Energy Transformation?April 24, 2008 / BrusselsOn April 24 and 25, GMF, in partnership with the Berlin-based Ecologic Institute for International & European Environmental Policy and funding from the EU Commission, the ERP program, and the Böll Foundation and the Danish Embassy, hosted the final seminar of the three-part strategy series entitled "What Price Energy Transformation?" in Brussels.Open skies: Will there ever be truly open transatlantic air services?April 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn April 14, the GMF hosted a luncheon panel discussion entitled “Open skies: Will there ever be truly open transatlantic air services?” The event is part of the GMF’s Transatlantic marketplace & international regulatory cooperation projects, which examine how cooperation can be enhanced to benefit the transatlantic economy.U.S. elections speakers tour visits DC, European citiesApril 07, 2008 / Washington, DC - Turin - Munich - Stockholm"We don't contribute to the American presidency, but we are certainly part of it." Piero Gastaldo's opening remarks at an event co-sponsored by GMF and the Compagnia di San Paolo in Turin, Italy, reflected the mood seen at each stop on the German Marshall Fund's second European speakers tour on the 2008 U.S. presidential elections. The tour brought three political-insiders from Washington, DC, to Turin, Munich, and Stockholm for a series of events on the November elections.Bush, Karzai, Harper bring NATO debates to the Bucharest ConferenceApril 01, 2008 / BucharestThe Bucharest Conference featured addresses by U.S. President George W. Bush, Romanian President Traian Basescu, Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu, and Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, as well as other panel discussions on pressing NATO issues such as enlargement, missile defense, and Russia. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer discussed alliance operations in Afghanistan.

The Bucharest Conference website features archived video of the full speeches and sessions, highlight reels, transcripts, and press releases.Immigration and homeland security challenges facing GermanyMarch 27, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 27, GMF, in cooperation with the Hanns-Seidel-Foundation, hosted Joachim Herrmann (CSU), the interior minister of the Free State of Bavaria, for a luncheon presentation and discussion entitled "Immigration and homeland security challenges facing Germany." Mr. Ulf Gartzke, head of the Hanns-Seidel-Foundation in Washington, DC, introduced the speaker and Dr. Stephen Szabo, executive director of the Transatlantic Academy at GMF, moderated the discussion.The Global Fund’s contribution to combating AIDS, Tuberculosis, and MalariaMarch 06, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 6, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Doctor Michel Kazatchine, the executive director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, to discuss the organization's history, work, and vision. Moderated by Senior Transatlantic Fellow Jim Kolbe, the event offered Dr. Kazatchine an opportunity to expound on the Global Fund's founding principles, innovative techniques, and real-world impact.Mutual recognition of securities exchanges: Prospects for transatlantic cooperationMarch 04, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 4, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Mutual recognition of securities exchanges: Prospects for transatlantic cooperation." A system such as this would allow foreign exchanges and broker-dealers to offer investment products to U.S. investors without first having to register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an idea suggested last year by senior SEC officials and discussed at roundtable convened by the SEC. To better understand the issue, GMF hosted Randal K. Quarles of the Carlyle Group, Nicolas Véron of the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel, and Peter Chepucavage of the International Association of Small Broker Dealers and Advisors.Book presentation – “Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe”March 04, 2008 / ViennaOn March 4, the Austrian Parliament hosted a presentation of the book Reclaiming Democracy: Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe that was edited by GMF's Joerg Forbrig and Pavol Demeš in cooperation with Erste Stiftung. The event featured Barbara Prammer, president of the Austrian Parliament; Erhard Busek, special coordinator of the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe; Sonja Puntscher-Riekmann, director of the Research Institute on European Integration; Boris Marte, managing director of Erste Stiftung; and Pavol Demeš , director of Central and Eastern Europe of GMF. Held in the historic committee room of the lower house, the event provided an opportunity for Austrian policymakers, journalists, and NGO representatives, as well as students, to discuss recent democratic changes in Central and Eastern Europe.NATO in Afghanistan – A challenge to transatlantic burden sharingMarch 03, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 3, GMF hosted a discussion entitled “NATO in Afghanistan - A challenge to transatlantic burden sharing," featuring Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Volker, German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, and Canadian Deputy Head of Mission Guy Saint-Jacques. GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Michael Polt moderated the discussion.Citizen Diplomacy and the transatlantic relationshipMarch 03, 2008 / Washington, DCOn March 3, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted Rick Steves, a renowned producer of a weekly public radio program, author of over 30 books on European travel, and host of Rick Steves' Europe, a television show on PBS, for a discussion on citizen Diplomacy in the United States and Europe post 9/11. A podcast interview with Rick Steves is also available for download.Germany after two years of grand coalitionFebruary 28, 2008 / Washington, DCOn February 28, GMF, in cooperation with the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS), hosted German Federal Minister and Head of the Chancellery Dr. Thomas de Maizière for a presentation and discussion titled "Germany after two years of grand coalition." The event featured opening remarks by Mr. John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Clinton.What is the price of energy transformation?February 28, 2008 / BerlinOn February 28-29, GMF Berlin, in partnership with the Ecologic Institute for International & European Environmental Policy, hosted the second leg of a three part strategy seminar entitled "What is the price energy transformation?" at the Danish Embassy in Berlin. Participants were drawn from both sides of the Atlantic and included experts from the NGO community, government officials, and representatives from the energy sector. The discussion focused on the nexus of energy, climate change, and security issues, with a particular emphasis on resources and climate change.Assessing the outcomes of the U.S.-EU biofuels working groupFebruary 22, 2008 / Washington, DCOn February 22, GMF hosted a roundtable meeting on the European proposal for a new EU directive on the use of renewable energy and to assess the outcomes of the February 21 meeting of the EU-U.S. biofuels working group under the EU-U.S. Strategic Energy Cooperation. The speakers featured Alexandra Langenheld, a national expert on regulatory policy and promotion of renewable energy at the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy and Transport, and Jeff Skeer from the office of policy and international affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.Basescu serves up some suprises in NATO Summit PreviewJanuary 31, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 31, GMF Brussels hosted a talk by Romanian President Traian Basescu, entitled "Gearing up for the NATO Summit," that was later opened up for a question and answer session from the audience. Dr. Ronald D. Asmus, the executive director of GMF's Brussels Office, moderated the event held in the packed Polak Room of the Residence Palace.Innovations in Aid series: “Outcome-based conditionality: Too good to be true?”January 28, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 28, GMF Brussels, as a part of its Innovations in Aid series, hosted a report launch event for a report entitled "Outcome-based conditionality: Too good to be true?" by Eurodad, a European network of development NGOs. Ms. Nuria Molina-Gallart presented the report, followed by responses from representatives of two leading donors: Manuela Ferro from the World Bank and Riccardo Maggi from the European Commission. Alex Wilks, the director of Eurodad moderated the event and in attendance were European Union permanent representatives from Sweden, Finland, Austria, France, and Spain, as well as representatives from the embassies of several African countries.Regulation and national security: Creating effective policies across the AtlanticJanuary 23, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 23, GMF Brussels held a discussion entitled "Regulation and national security: Creating effective policies across the Atlantic." Professor Henry Farrell of George Washington University in Washington, DC, presented his draft paper (to be published by GMF in March 2008) on Information Politics in the New Transatlantic Agenda. Ms. Sophie in't Veld, a member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, provided a response.European and American climate policies after BaliJanuary 21, 2008 / BerlinOn January 21, GMF, in cooperation with Deutsche BP, hosted a conference in Berlin to discuss "European and American climate policies after Bali." The keynote speakers were Dr. Harlan Watson, the senior climate negotiator for the United States at the Climate Change Conference in Bali, and Franzjosef Schafhausen, deputy director general for environment and energy at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.Toward a grand strategy in an uncertain world: Renewing transatlantic partnershipJanuary 16, 2008 / BrusselsOn January 16, GMF Brussels hosted a debate entitled "Toward a grand strategy in an uncertain world: Renewing transatlantic partnership," based on a paper written by five distinguished military personnel. Four of the five authors attended the debate in an attempt to explain and expand on their plan for creating a safer world, hopefully creating an alliance of democracies stretching from Finland to Alaska.The adaptation of PEPFAR to the aid effectiveness challengeJanuary 14, 2008 / Washington, DCOn January 14, GMF hosted Ambassador Mark Dybul, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Washington, DC, for a discussion on the adaptation of PEPFAR to the aid effectiveness challenge. The event was moderated by GMF senior transatlantic fellow Jim Kolbe.NPR broadcasts event on next steps for U.S./EU after UN Climate change conferenceJanuary 08, 2008 / Washington, DC

GMF and NPR Worldwide are pleased to bring you an audio program from a discussion on January 8, 2008, at GMF on the recent UN Climate Change conference in Bali, Indonesia. The event featured Elliot Diringer from the Pew Center for Global Climate Change and Ana Unruh-Cohen from the House Select Committee on Independent Energy & Global Warming.

The program, in which the speakers give a read-out of the Bali conference and the potential next steps for the transatlantic partners leading up to the next climate change gathering, airs on NPR Worldwide in Europe. Please visit NPR Worldwide's website to find out more about the program's air times.

Bulgarian FM discusses next steps for the BalkansJanuary 04, 2008 / Washington, DC

On January 4, GMF hosted Ivailo Kalfin, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister of the republic of Bulgaria, for a luncheon roundtable entitled "What Next for the Balkans," in which he examined the pitfalls and opportunities of a fragile upcoming year for the Balkan region, and highlighted the region's relationship with both Europe and the United States.

Fried: U.S., EU need “unity and determiniation to take action” following TroikaDecember 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn December 17, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion entitled "Serbia and Kosovo: Conclusion of the Troika process," featuring Daniel Fried, assistant secretary for the bureau of European and Eurasian affairs at the U.S. Department of State; and Dr. Klaus Scharioth, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. The response was led by two of GMF's transatlantic fellows, Laurie Dundon, former advisor to the U.S. special envoy for the Balkans; and Michael Polt, former U.S. ambassador to Serbia. A podcast interview with Secretary Fried and Ambassador Scharioth is available for download.GMF convenes meeting with Italian PresidentDecember 11, 2007 / Washington, DC

On December 11, GMF organized a small roundtable discussion at the Italian Embassy with the president of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, who was accompanied by Massimo D'Alema, the Italian foreign minister. The meeting was moderated by GMF President Craig Kennedy and participants included several GMF board members as well as senior analysts.

Sleeping giant: Awakening the transatlantic services economyDecember 10, 2007 / Washington, DCOn December 10, GMF hosted Dr. Daniel Hamilton, director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and Randal Quarles, managing director at the Carlyle Group in Washington, DC, for a breakfast discussion to present the findings of the book "Sleeping Giant: Awakening the Transatlantic Services Economy." The discussion was moderated by Richard Salt, transatlantic economic fellow at GMF. USAID Administrator Fore praises public-private partnershipsDecember 03, 2007 / Washington, DCSpeaking December 3 at the U.S. launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore said the advent of public-private partnerships has changed the face of development.Opportunities and challenges for the Transatlantic Economic CouncilNovember 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 14, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion entitled "Fostering a transatlantic economic partnership: Opportunities and challenges for the Transatlantic Economic Council," with Angelos Pangratis, deputy head of the delegation of the European Commission to the United States; John Cobau, director for international trade at the National Security Council; Kathryn Hauser, U.S. executive director of the TransAtlantic Business Dialogue; and Bernhard Welschke, president of the Representative of German Industry and Trade. The event was moderated by Richard Salt, GMF transatlantic fellow. The event aimed to outline the results of the first meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) on November 9, 2007, and address upcoming challenges and opportunities for the TEC.Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relationsNovember 06, 2007 / Washington, DCOn November 6, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion entitled "Perceptions and prejudice in EU-Turkey relations," with Ettore Greco, deputy director of Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), and Nathalie Tocci, senior research fellow at IAI.  Zeyno Baran, director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at the Hudson Institute, served as the respondent and the discussion was moderated by John K. Glenn, foreign policy director at GMF.  This event was the fifth in a series of presentations featuring the work of European thinktanks who were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants.Fighting urban sprawl in Europe: the story of LyonNovember 05, 2007 / Washington, DC

On November 5, GMF hosted a presentation and discussion entitled "Fighting urban sprawl in Europe: the story of Lyon," with Hubert Julien-Laferrière, Greater Lyon Coucil Delegate and mayor of the ninth district of Lyon. The presentation, which focused on Lyon's efforts to fight urban sprawl, was attended by representatives from the business, nonprofit, civic, and academic communities.

Amid NATO transformation, return to Cold War deemed unlikelyOctober 29, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 29, GMF hosted a lunch presentation and discussion entitled "The future of NATO: The debate in Central Europe," with Eugeniusz Smolar, president of the Center for International Relations (CIR) in Warsaw, and Stephen Larrabee, distinguished chair in European security at the RAND Corporation.  Peter Van Praagh, senior director for Wider Europe at GMF, moderated the event.  The presentation was the fourth in a series of events featuring the work of prominent European thinktanks who were recipients of GMF's 2006-2007 Transatlantic Policy Research grants. The Euroatlantic community and its changing Eastern Neighborhood: A new policy in the Making?October 26, 2007 / Kiev, Ukraine

On October 26-27, the German Marshall Fund hosted a conference in Kiev, Ukraine for experts and policymakers from Europe and the United States to discuss the eastern neighborhood of the European and transatlantic community.  This conference was jointly organized with the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the Center for Applied Policy Research in Munich, Germany.

Safety nets and transatlantic answers to globalization: Lessons from EuropeOctober 22, 2007 / Washington, DC

On October 22, GMF, together with the Brussels-based thinktank Bruegel, hosted an event on "Safety nets and transatlantic answers to globalization: Lessons from Europe." This was the second gathering in a series of GMF-Bruegel roundtables hosted in Brussels and Washington, DC, seeking to advance policy discussions around transatlantic comparative responses to globalization.

Sanberk: Linked challenges between the Black Sea region and Turkey’s EU membershipOctober 22, 2007 / Bucharest, RomaniaAmbassador Özdem Sanberk, former Turkish ambassador to London and former undersecretary of the Turkish Foreign Ministry addressed Turkey's current political, economic, and regional connections to the Wider Black Sea at the official launch of the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) on October 23. Other topics discussed during the two-day event included the role of the media; transatlantic aspirations for the region; the role of civil society; energy, the environment, and good governance; and public-private partnerships.Global financial stability: Transatlantic responses to the subprime lending crisisOctober 19, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 19, the German Marshall Fund hosted a roundtable discussion on "Global financial stability - Transatlantic responses to the subprime lending crisis," with members of the German Bundestag representing the finance, budget and economic development committees, and a group of American and European financial experts.EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?October 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 5, GMF hosted a presentation and discussion entitled "EU and U.S. policy toward Eastern Europe: A joint or separate approach?" with Ambassador Jiri Schneider, Program Director at the Prague Security Studies Institute, and Alexander Duleba, Research Director at the Slovak Foreign Policy Association.Services and development: Finding a way forward for DohaOctober 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 5, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Services and development: Finding a way forward for Doha." Speakers at the event included Christine Bliss, Assistant USTR for Services and Investment; Bob Vastine, President of the Coalition of Service Industries; and Aaditya Mattoo, Lead Economist of the World Bank's Development Research Group. Randall Soderquist, Director of GMF's Economic Policy Program, moderated the discussion.The democratic challenge to a Chinese centuryOctober 02, 2007 / Washington, DCOn October 2, GMF convened experts from the policy, diplomatic, academic, and media communites for a discussion entitled the democratic challenge to a Chinese century: how Asia-Pacific democracies are forming a pluralistic regional order, and what it means for the West. The discussion was led by Daniel Twining, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, and Robert Sutter, Visiting Professor at Georgetown University.Seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs heldSeptember 28, 2007 / Atlanta, GeorgiaThe seventh annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs in the United States was held September 28-30, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.  A signature event of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program, it brought together over 90 political, business, media, and community leaders from the United States and Europe to discuss the transatlantic relationship in a global context.  GMF established the gathering in 2001 as a venue for MMF alumni to exchange ideas and learn about new policy initiatives in an informal atmosphere.Rehn: EU must spread democracy, enhance interfaith understandingSeptember 25, 2007 / Washington, DCOn September 25, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a discussion entitled "What's the future for EU Enlargement?" in which he focused on the potential for future EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, Turkey's membership perspects, and current negotiations on Kosovo's final status.Schäuble addesses internal security challenges on NPRSeptember 24, 2007 / Washington, DCGMF and NPR Worldwide are pleased to bring you German Interior Minister Schäuble's keynote address from a September 24, 2007, event entitled "Internal security challenges in the transatlantic relationship - How can we reconcile personal freedoms and security?" The hourlong program aired on Saturday and Monday, October 20 and 22, at 8 a.m. on all NPR Worldwide channels, and is also available, as well as a GMF Event Video of Minister Schäuble's keynote speech, here on the GMF website.Immigrants: Why we need themSeptember 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn September 13, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion with Philippe Legrain, freelance writer and GMF journalism fellow, and Tamar Jacoby, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, for a luncheon discussion entitled "They Need Us - We need Them; How Immigrants Contribute to Western Democracies."Lessons from Afghanistan: Rebuilding post-conflict statesAugust 30, 2007 / Washington, DCOn August 30, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion on the role of the private sector in rebuilding post-conflict states focusing on Afghanistan as a case study. The event is part of the "Innovations in Aid Series."Climate change and the future of U.S. and EU energy policyAugust 27, 2007 / Washinton, DCOn August 27, GMF and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) hosted the first in a series of cosponsored events on Capitol Hill regarding climate change and the future of energy policy in Europe and the U.S. A group of more than twenty staffers from both the House and Senate were briefed by Mr. Wilson Rickerson, Principal at Rickerson Energy Strategies, and Dr. Christine Wörlen, Head of Renewable Energies at the German Energy Agency (dena).Innovations in Aid: Lessons from the Millennium Challenge CorporationJuly 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn July 17, GMF hosted Ambassador John J. Danilovich, the chief executive officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), to discuss the MCC's methods, practices, and requirements for aid delivery to developing countries.CSU Bundestag leader discusses transatlantic relations, NATO, and missile defenseJuly 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn July 13, GMF hosted CSU Bundestag Leader Dr. Peter Ramsauer for a presentation and discussion on transatlantic cooperation. The event touched on a wide range of issues important on both sides of the Atlantic, from the NATO mission in Afghanistan to the United States' proposed missile defense system.  The discussion offered an opportunity to reflect on the recently-concluded German EU Presidency.  David Kramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, provided the response. Perspectives on the G8-Summit: Climate change negotiationsJune 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 25, GMF and the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Reinhard Buetikofer, Chairman of the German Green Party, and Ms. Eileen Claussen, President of the Pew Center for Global Climate Change. The discussion, entitled Perspectives on the G8-Summit: What does it mean for the future of climate change negotiations? was very timely with climate change having recently topped the agenda of the G8 summit held in Germany earlier this monthPerspectives on the recent resurgence of state-level divestmentJune 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 27, GMF hosted a discussion entitled "States and Foreign Policy: Perspectives on the Recent Resurgence of State-level Divestment." The panel, consisting of President and CEO of the Organization for International Investment Todd Malan, Director of USA Engage Jake Colvin, and Executive Director of Sudan Divestment Task Force Adam Sterling.Seventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference held in ItalyJune 20, 2007 / Tremezzo, ItalyFrom June 20-22, GMF held its seventh annual Transatlantic Young Leaders Conference in Tremezzo, Italy. This year's conference entitled "A New Transatlantic Pragmatism? Defining Areas for Cooperation" focused on how the United States and Europe can work together on issues such as democracy promotion, globalization, and addressing the nuclear threats of Iran and North Korea.GMF convenes fifth annual Think Tank SymposiumJune 17, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 17 and 18, the fifth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF's flagship events, convened this year in Washington, DC. Working with the support of the European Commission, the Think Tank Symposium brings together over 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of mutual concern.Lessons from Europe for America’s older industrial citiesJune 14, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 14, the GMF invited guest speakers from four traditionally industrial European cities to demonstrate how they have succeeded in modernizing their economies and restoring their urban centers.How Can Agriculture Adjust? Globalization and Farm Policy ReformJune 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 13, GMF hosted David Blandford, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Pennsylvania State University, to discuss globalization and farm policy reform in developed countries. The event was moderated by GMF transatlantic fellow Dan Morgan.GMF Speaker Tour “Transatlantic Responses to China’s role in Africa”June 11, 2007 / EuropeGMF Speaker Tour with Ambassador David Shinn, former US Ambassador to Ethiopia, and Christopher Fomunyoh, Director for West and Central Africa at NDI.Examining EU influence on transatlantic regulationJune 06, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn June 8, GMF hosted an event on the EU's influence on transatlantic regulation, looking specifically at the issue of data privacy.  For the discussion, GMF hosted Professor Abraham Newman of Georgetown University and Thomas Spiller, Director of Public Policy for SAS, a global private-data solutions company based in North Carolina.  The event was moderated by GMF Transatlantic Fellow Richard Salt.GMF headquarters honors 60th anniversary of Marshall Plan assistanceJune 05, 2007 / Washington, DCOn June 5, GMF and the George C. Marshall Foundation co-hosted a panel discussion in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan speech. The discussion was based on the Marshall Foundation's new monograph, In Search of a Usable Past: The Marshall Plan and Postwar Reconstruction Today. Panelists were Barry Machado and Ambassador James Dobbins. Olin Wethington moderated the discussion. U.S. journalists report their views on transatlantic economic policyMay 26, 2007 / European UnionFrom May 26 to June 3, GMF hosted 11 journalists for a study tour on European Agriculture in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the Farm. Journalists, who represented U.S. radio and print media outlets, traveled the European Union to meet with European farmers, policymakers and other agricultural stakeholders to learn more about EU agriculture at a critical time for future policy development. Countries visited included Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and FranceGMF celebrates Marshall Plan 60th AnniversaryMay 25, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn May 25, GMF Berlin hosted an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, the 35th anniversary of the founding of the German Marshall Fund, and the 25th birthday of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) Program, as well as the Manfred Wörner Seminar (WFS). Over a hundred alumni of the programs attended the event, which was co-hosted by the State Representation of Northrhine-Westfalia in Berlin. Dr. Rita Süssmuth, former President of the German Parliament; Dieter Berg, Chairman of the Board of the Robert Bosch Foundation; and several Central and Eastern European Ambassadors helped celebrate the evening.Berlin event previews G8-SummitMay 24, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

On May 24, GMF and the Alfred Herrhausen Society invited high-level representatives from the economic, scientific, and political communities to Berlin to discuss globalization and the ramifications of the G8's shift in focus to Africa, with special consideration for Asia's increasing influence on the African continent. Jörg Asmussen, Director-General of the German National and International Financial Markets and Monetary Policy Department, directly involved in the G8 preparations, opened the conference.

French Presidential elections: Impact on Europe and transatlantic relationsMay 15, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

On May 15, GMF held a series of events surrounding the EU-G8 Series, a two-panel workshop on the French Presidential elections and their impact on Europe and transatlantic relations, at the International Club in the Federal Foreign office.

All Politics is global, but who sets the rules?May 14, 2007 / On May 14, GMF hosted Daniel Drezner for a presentation of his new book All Politics is Global.  Drezner is Assistant Professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and the author of a popular blog, www.danieldrezner.com/blog/. The event was held as part of GMF's program on international regulatory cooperation, and moderated by Richard Salt, GMF Transatlantic Fellow.Bridging the U.S.-EU entrepreneurship gapMay 11, 2007 / Washington, DCOn May 11, GMF hosted Robert Litan, Vice President of Research and Policy at the Kaufmann Foundation, and Paul O'Donovan of the Welsh Assembly Government, for a discussion entitled, "Catching Up? Myths and Challenges surrounding the American-European Entrepreneurship Gap."Doha: A long term viewMay 07, 2007 / Washington, DCDanish Environment Minister examines U.S.-EU climate change policyMay 07, 2007 / Washington, DCOn May 7, GMF hosted Connie Hedegaard, Danish Minister for Environment, for a roundtable lunch discussion entitled, "Leading by Example: How Denmark is Showing Europe the Way to a Climate Friendly Economy." U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer provided follow-up comments with an American political perspective, leading to a discussion on how Europe can engage the United States at the international negotiating table.Brussels Forum 2007 concludes with a flourishApril 27, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumFrom April 27 to 29, GMF and its partners held the second annual Brussels Forum at the Conrad Hotel in Brussels. Brussels Forum is a high-profile meeting to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. This year, GMF was honored to welcome EU High Representative Dr. Javier Solana, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox, Senator Bob Bennett, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, and many other influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders. Please visit the Brussels Forum website for video, audio, transcripts, and other highlights.U.S. Ambassador to the EU tackles global warming and energy securityApril 24, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn April 24, GMF's Berlin Office hosted U.S. Ambassador to the EU C. Boyden Gray for a lunch discussion on biofuels and aromatics.Danish Member of Parliament gives insight into what the world has learned from the “Cartoon Wars”April 24, 2007 / Washington, DCOn April 24, GMF hosted a breakfast discussion on Muslim Radicalization in Europe: Lessons Learned from the "Cartoon Wars," with Danish Member of Parliament Naser Khader and a response from Christopher Caldwell, senior editor of the Weekly Standard.Almunia: Globalization helps Europe’s economyApril 13, 2007 / Washington, DCOn April 13, GMF hosted Commissioner Joaquín Almunia, EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, for a keynote address and afternoon reception. During his speech, the Commissioner outlined the challenges and opportunities that globalization presents to a growing EU.Stakeholders debate Iraq’s futureApril 10, 2007 / Washington, DCFrom April 10-11, the "Iraq Futures 2007" conference took place in Washington, DC, and was organized with the TOBB-ETU University of Ankara. The conference brought together 22 participants from Iraq, as well as a number of Turks, other Europeans, officials from the State Department and the Pentagon, think tank representatives, and journalists.Germans hear Canadian ideas on IntegrationMarch 29, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn March 29, the Canadian Embassy, the Hertie Foundation and GMF Berlin gathered 15 German and Canadian Integration Experts and Practicioners at the Timber Hall of the Canadian Embassy in Berlin in order to exchange ideas on the "Future of Multiculturalism - a Canadian - German debate on the future of diversity and the concept of Multiculturalism". The purpose of the meeting was to develop broader policy concepts as a framework for concrete policy instruments.Experts explore data privacy and divergence in transatlantic regulationMarch 28, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 28, GMF hosted a luncheon discussion on "Transatlantic Cooperation and Conflict over Data Privacy Rules: Lessons for International Market Regulation". Policy experts examined factors which influenced data privacy standards and contemporary challenges faced on both sides of the Atlantic.ABARE advocates price support changes in U.S. Farm BillMarch 27, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 27, GMF's Economic Policy program hosted the Executive Director of Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE), Mr. Phillip Glyde, at a luncheon event entitled The Benefits of Farm Policy Reform: Lessons from Australia for the United States and Europe.Europeans and Americans agree on unity on IranMarch 26, 2007 / Paris, Brussels, BerlinThe German Marshall Fund in co-operation with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a distinguished speaker's tour titled "Iran and the Bomb: Will It Get It and What Will It Mean" from March 26-28, 2007 in three European cities: Paris, Brussels, and Berlin. Reuel M. Gerecht, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), David Ignatius, columnist for the Washington Post and Yossi Klein Halevi, correspondent for "The New Republic", participated in panel discussions in each of the cities.Dorr: U.S. will ‘stay in the market’ with biofuelsMarch 23, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 23, 2007, the German Marshall Fund hosted “Biofuels Policies in the U.S. and EU,” the fourth of a series of luncheons on “Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels.” The presenters were Angelo Pangratis, Deputy Head of Mission of the EU Commission Delegation to the United States, and Tom Dorr, Undersecretary of Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture.Historic evening in Athens commemorates Marshall Plan’s 60th anniversaryMarch 21, 2007 / Athens, GreeceOn March 21, The German Marshall Fund and the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) hosted an evening at the Kranidiotis amphitheatre of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship Program.Turkey: Areas of Freedom, Security, and JusticeMarch 19, 2007 / Istanbul, TurkeyOn March 19, GMF, in cooperation with Istanbul's Koc University, and Germany's Research Center for International and European Law on Immigration and Asylum at University of Konstanz, organized a workshop on the topic of "Turkey in the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice: Legal and Political Aspects". The workshop brought together German and Turkish academics of law and political science and practitioners in the executive, administrative and legislative branches of government and was chaired by Professor Hailbronner of University of Konstanz and Professor Ansay of Koc University.Inaugural Stockholm China ForumMarch 18, 2007 / Stockholm, Sweden

On March 18-20, GMF and its partners, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation held the inaugural Stockholm China Forum.

Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea RegionMarch 12, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyFrom March 12-13, GMF co-hosted a workshop focusing on the Black Sea Region entitled, “Lessons for a new European Neighborhood Policy for the Black Sea Region” together with the Weidenfeld Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The event provided a platform for EU and German government officials and experts to discuss how to foster regional cooperation and closer approximation with the EU for the Black Sea Region without the offer of full membership to the Union.GMF celebrates 25 years of the Marshall Memorial FellowshipMarch 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Thursday, March 8, The German Marshall Fund hosted a reception on Capitol Hill inaugurating a year long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program. Over 150 alumni and friends of the program were in attendance, including the Spring 2007 American and European Fellows, US Senators and Congressman, European ambassadors, and Capitol Hill staff.Labor Mobility after the EU?s Eastern Enlargement ? Who wins, who loses?March 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 8, 2007, GMF hosted a discussion on the topic of "Labor Mobility after the EU's Eastern Enlargement - Who wins, who loses?" Herbert Brücker, Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor in Bonn, talked about the impact of increased labor migration after the EU's 2004 enlargement round.Le Monde Deputy Editor discusses run-up to upcoming French ElectionsMarch 08, 2007 / Washington, DCOn March 8, 2007, German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted Patrick Jarreau, deputy editor of Le Monde, to discuss the upcoming French presidential elections as part of GMF’s ongoing series with the French American Foundation.Russian Energy Dominance in the European UnionMarch 06, 2007 / Berlin, Germany

On March 6 in Berlin, the German Marshall Fund, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and the London-based Russia Foundation brought together leading experts on energy policy to discuss European energy security, just two days before the EU Council summit in Brussels.

Study reveals greater difficulties for unaccompanied minors seeking asylumMarch 05, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn Monday, March 5th, GMF Brussels hosted the presentation of the Harvard Study by Jaqueline Bhabha "Seeking Asylum Alone" on the asylum procedures for unaccompanied minors (UAM) in the U.S., the UK and Australia. The U.S. findings were presented in Washington last October and this follow up meeting put the topic into a European framework and engaged more than 50 policymakers, representatives from NGO's, researchers and lawyers in a transatlantic exchange.Central and Eastern European economies growing at break-neck speedMarch 02, 2007 / Bratislava, SlovakiaOn March 2, GMF's Bratislava office and Economic Policy Program hosted a conference examining problems of economic reformism in Central and Eastern Europe.Migration brainstorming session emphasizes ingenuity, hands-on approachFebruary 27, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn February 27, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, in cooperation with the Migration Policy Institute, hosted a brainstorming session on migration and development in the run-up to the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GF), which will take place in Belgium in July 2007.Volker: U.S. and EU doing same thing on climate changeFebruary 12, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn February 12, GMF Berlin hosted a lunch discussion with Kurt Volker, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs in the U.S. Department of State on U.S. climate policy.Former Polish President discusses Ukraine’s prospects for EU, NATOFebruary 01, 2007 / Washington, DCOn February 1, 2007, GMF hosted former Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski to speak on "Ukraine's Prospects for Membership in the EU and NATO: Perspectives from Poland."GMF co-hosts migration and development conferenceJanuary 31, 2007 / Berlin, GermanyOn January 31, 2007, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) co-organised a conference titled "Migration and Development: Using. Oppportunities. Together."GMF Brussels hosts Czech Foreign MinisterJanuary 25, 2007 / Brussels, BelgiumOn January 25, 2007, GMF's Brussels office hosted a seminar on the role and contribution that Central Europe can make in shaping the future Eastern policy of the European Union. The public seminar was opened by Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and followed by a panel discussion with the directors of several leading Visegrad think thinks.Dinner Discussion on Chancellor Merkel’s Globalization AgendaJanuary 22, 2007 / Washington, DCOn Monday, January 22nd, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a small, private dinner discussion with Gabor Steingart of Der Spiegel and Dr. Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute on Chancellor Merkel’s globalization agenda.Berlin bureau Chief of Der Spiegel discusses economic impact of ChinaJanuary 22, 2007 / Washington, DCJanuary 22 2007 marked the first installment of an ongoing German Marshall Fund series entitled ‘Transatlantic Responses to the Rise of China'. Gabor Steingart, chief of the Berlin bureau of the German weekly newspaper Der Speigel and author of the book "World War for Prosperity" was the featured speaker, presenting his views on the appropriate response for the EU and United States to the rise of China as a global economic and political force.Transatlantic spotlight on Berlin: the double presidencyDecember 21, 2006 / BerlinGMF's Berlin office is hosting a series of events highlighting the challenges and opportunities of the 2007 German double presidencies of the G8 and the EU.Moldovan Foreign Minister calls for robust partnership with U.S.December 15, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, December 15, GMF hosted a luncheon for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, Andrei Stratan and David J. Kramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs to discuss the U.S.-Moldovan relationship.EU/G8 Series: “It’s Not Your Dad’s Europe”December 12, 2006 / BerlinOn December 12 and 13, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Bratislava. Under the title "It's Not Your Dad's Europe," the workshop looked at what the Visegrad countries bring to the EU.Riga Conference concludes with NATO enlargement panelNovember 29, 2006 / Riga"The Riga Conference: Transforming NATO in a New Global Era," conducted by completes a full agenda of discussions, speeches, and events around the NATO Summit. Estonian President Ilves says there is no NATO "enlargement fatigue."GMF hosts discussion on Distribution of Farm Payments in GermanyNovember 27, 2006 / BerlinOn November 27, the German Marshall Fund and the Netzwerk Europaeische Bewegung (NEB) hosted a public event on the “Distribution of Farm Payments in Germany” in Berlin. At the event, GMF launched a new study prepared by Prof. Dr. Harald von Witzke on the “Distributive Effects of Direct Payments in German Agriculture and the New Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union.”EU/G8 Series: “A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully”November 15, 2006 / BerlinOn November 15 and 16, GMF Berlin, as part of its G8/EU Series, held a workshop in cooperation with GMF Belgrade. Under the title "A Transatlantic Success Story, Hopefully", the workshop looked at Kosovo's future and Serbia's westward path as examples of post-intervention democracy promotion in the Balkans.Asia Rising: The Implications for the United States, Europe and the Transatlantic PartnershipNovember 15, 2006 / BrusselsDebate with Joseph Quinlan, Transatlantic Fellow at GMF, on the Asian challenge to the primacy of the transatlantic economy, and the new global economic order. Local approaches to a sustainable energy futureNovember 15, 2006 / BostonA conference entitled "Local approaches to a sustainable energy future," took place November 15-17, 2006, in Boston, Massachusetts. It brought together 35 city and state-level representatives from Europe and the United States, policymakers and practitioners, to exchange ideas and discuss ways to further advance sustainable energy policies.GMF Brussels facilitates debate on Turkey’s relations with the WestNovember 13, 2006 / BrussselsOn November 12, GMF Brussels hosted Turkish Minister of State for Economic Affairs Ali Babacan, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Richard Holbrooke, and Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn for a debate on the current state of Turkey's relations with the West.U.S., EU ambassadors tackle regulatory cooperationNovember 13, 2006 / Washington, DCOn November 13, the German Marshall Fund of the United States hosted a panel discussion entitled, "Strengthening U.S. and EU trade & investment through regulatory cooperation." The panel brought together European Commission Ambassador to the United States, H.E. John Bruton, and United States Ambassador to the European Union, H.E. C. Boyden Gray.Migration Learning Exchange looks at global immigration issuesNovember 12, 2006 / Brussels, Berlin, LondonFrom Nov. 12-18, 2006, GMF co-funded and co-hosted the European leg of the Migration Learning Center Exchange to gain a deeper understanding of global migration and immigration trends.EU/G8 Series: “Is Turkey Drifting – And Where Is It Heading?”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin as part of its EU/G8 series, held a workshop together with GMF Ankara which examined Turkey's foreign policy orientation in light of recent domestic and regional developments on the evening of the EU Commission's progress report on Turkey. The workshop "Is Turkey Drifting - And Where Is It Heading?" was hosted at the Berlin representation of the state of Northrhine-Westphalia.EU/G8 Series: “The EU-Russia Relationship before the German presidency”November 07, 2006 / BerlinOn November 7, GMF Berlin, together with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin, organized a luncheon entitled "The EU-Russia Relationship before the German EU Presidency."GMF hosts discussion on U.S. and European democracy promotionNovember 02, 2006 / BerlinOn November 2 and 3, GMF Berlin hosted the first event in its EU/G8 Series, in cooperation with AEI and Freedom House. This was the second of a four-part series of workshops on American and European approaches to democracy promotion.CER’s Charles Grant discusses Europe’s blurred boundariesNovember 01, 2006 / Washington, DCOn November 1, 2006, GMF's Washington office hosted Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform to present his publication, "Europe's Blurred Boundaries: Rethinking enlargement and neighborhood policy."European Journalists look at U.S. midterm election issues up closeNovember 01, 2006 / Washington, DC - Tucson, AZ - Hartford, CTFrom November 1-9, GMF hosted a group of eight journalists from seven European countries to observe and cover the 2006 congressional elections first-hand. The participants, who came from both national and regional papers and news agencies in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and Turkey, first traveled to Washington, DC to explore the national political context of this year's congressional races, and gain some deeper insights in the American political process.SWP researchers present book on the Economic Burden of World OrderOctober 25, 2006 / BerlinOn October 25, 2006, GMF hosted Jens van Scherpenberg from Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, a German institute for international politics and security, in Berlin to present, "Sharing the Economic Burden of World Order."U.S. Attorney General discusses the Rule of Law in the War on TerrorOctober 25, 2006 / BerlinOn October 25, GMF Berlin, together with the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, hosted a major policy speech by U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales on "The Rule of Law in the War on Terror."GMF and Bucerius Law School host China ConferenceOctober 19, 2006 / Washington, DCFrom October 19-21, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Bucerius Law School organized a joint conference, "The United States, Europe, and China: Toward a Global Strategic Triangle," in Washington, DC.Virginia benefits from Stuttgart’s regional developement experienceAugust 08, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Tuesday, August 8, GMF Washington’s Comparative Domestic Policy program hosted a luncheon entitled “Different Structures – Similar Problems: Transatlantic City-to-City Learning.” The discussion focused on the partnership between Northern Virginia in the United States and the Stuttgart Region in Germany.GMF opens the ?Black Box? of Doha Economic ModelingJuly 21, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Friday, July 21, the Economic Policy Program hosted a public luncheon discussion on the subject of economic modeling and the changing numbers on trade liberalization and global poverty.Fischer Boel, Kallas pledge support for CAP transparencyJuly 17, 2006 / BrusselsAt a packed public meeting in Brussels on July 17, European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas and European Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel pledged their support for more transparency in the Common Agricultural Policy and applauded the work of the farmsubsidy.org network.GMF holds workshop on Russia and the WestJuly 11, 2006 / BerlinOn July 11, GMF’s Berlin office and the Heinrich Böll Foundation co-hosted a workshop entitled “Russia and the West: Energy and Security Policy at the G8 Summit.”Azeri Foreign Minister discusses Euro-Atlantic integrationJuly 06, 2006 / BerlinOn July 6, GMF’s Berlin office hosted a discussion on the challenges and prospects of Azerbaijani Euro-Atlantic Integration with Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.Transatlantic experts tackle PakistanJuly 03, 2006 / BrusselsOn July 3, GMF Brussels hosted George Perkovich and Frédéric Grare, both at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, for a talk entitled “Pakistan: Time to Stop Pretending.” Grare and Perkovich offered different perspectives on Pakistan; Grare analyzed the regime, border issues, and the situation on the ground in Pakistan while Perkovich offered perceptions from an international standpoint. Robert Kagan, a GMF Transatlantic Fellow and Senior Associate at Carnegie, moderated the session.Ambassador Gray touts energy securityJune 29, 2006 / BerlinOn June 29, GMF Berlin hosted a dinner discussion for C. Boyden Gray, U.S. Ambassador to the EU, on energy security from a transatlantic perspective, and especially the challenges the United States and Europe face. Also discussed were issues including energy efficiency, global warming, environment, Russia, and geopolitics.Integration through education: What works best?June 26, 2006 / BerlinOn June 26, GMF’s Berlin office organized a workshop entitled “Integration through education: What works best?” to talk about youth, schools, and labor issues.6th Annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersJune 23, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyOn June 23, GMF successfully concluded its Tremezzo Young Leaders’ Conference. This year's conference was a confirmation of a "transatlantic pragmatic optimism," with a willingness to listen and discuss constructively.“Frontiers of Europe” debatedJune 21, 2006 / IstanbulOn June 21 and 22 in Istanbul, GMF and the Brookings Institute co-hosted a workshop titled “Frontiers of Europe.” The widely attended event involved participants from the United States, the European Union, and wider Europe.Examining the reforms of New Zealand’s agricultural policiesJune 14, 2006 / Washington, DCOn June 14, the Economic Policy Program hosted a public luncheon and discussion for the Special Agricultural Envoy from New Zealand, entitled, “Why not go Cold Turkey? Farming Without Subsidies: Lessons from New Zealand."USAID official speaks on aid effectivenessJune 13, 2006 / Washington, DCThe Economic Policy Program hosted a luncheon discussion with Dan Runde, Director of the Office of Global Development Alliances (GDA) at USAID. This event was initiated and moderated by GMF’s Senior Transatlantic Fellow Paul Applegarth and was part of an ongoing series on aid effectiveness.Academics discuss brain drain from Eastern EuropeJune 12, 2006 / BrusselsOn June 12, the GMF Brussels office co-hosted a seminar entitled “Security and a Dilemma of Brain Drain/Gain in the EU and the United States – a Chance or a Threat for the Neighbors” to talk about economics and migration issues.Fourth annual U.S.?EU Summit Think Tank Symposium heldJune 11, 2006 / ViennaThe fourth annual Think Tank Symposium, one of GMF’s flagship events, was convened this year in Vienna, Austria, on June 11 and 12. The Think Tank Symposium is a high-profile series of events that brings together more than 40 leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss issues of transatlantic concern.Karen Hughes discusses America’s image with MMF alumniJune 08, 2006 / BrusselsOn June 8, GMF’s Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted Karen Hughes, under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Hughes met with a small group of Brussels-based Marshall Memorial Fellows working in the European Union and around its institutions for an informal discussion, exchanging thoughts and ideas on the United States’ image abroad and how they could be improved.Europeans dicuss deepening and widening EUJune 07, 2006 / BerlinOn June 7, the GMF Berlin office hosted a dinner on deepening and widening of the European Union. The discussions included the current situation of the European Union, its constitution, and Germany’s upcoming EU Presidency in 2007.Leading experts discuss ways forward on Aid for TradeJune 06, 2006 / Washington, DCThis policy conference on prospects for the emerging Aid for Trade agenda at the World Trade Organization was designed to raise awareness in Washington about the importance of Aid for Trade and to be a forum for discussion to help shape the forthcoming WTO task force recommendations. Agreement on Aid for Trade will be a key component of a successful, pro-development outcome to the Doha Round.Peter Weitz Prizes AwardedJune 05, 2006 / Washington, DCSebastian Rotella and Philip Shishkin were awarded the Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize on Monday, June 5. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the important role of journalists as communicators between decision makers and the population.U.S. Rep. Wexler discusses Middle EastMay 31, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 31, GMF hosted a luncheon for Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member on the International Relations Committee, to speak about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relationships between Turkey and the European Union, and the United States and Germany.Workshop explores the economic dimensions of global migrationMay 25, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 25th, the Economic Policy Program hosted a workshop on migration and development that marked the beginning of the new migration initiative within the Economics Program and explored the economic and social impacts of migration for sending and receiving countries.Professor says German-American relations on mendMay 17, 2006 / BerlinOn May 17, Johns Hopkins University professor and GMF Transatlantic Fellow Stephen Szabo and GMF Transatlantic Fellow delivered a lecture — "Mending Ways or Parting Ways? Prospects for German-American Relations" — in which he said that Germany and the United States have moved past the Iraq debate and have started rebuilding the transatlantic alliance.Possible reform of French agriculture explored in context of the Doha RoundMay 16, 2006 / Washington, DCOn May 16, GMF’s Washington office hosted an event for the Institut Montaigne, an independent French think tank, on homegrown proposals for reform of French agriculture and their recent report, "Ambition for Farming, Freedom for Farmers."Impacts of global migration discussedMay 16, 2006 / BerlinIn the light of recent debates about migration and intergration, such as President George W. Bush's recent televised address to the United States, on May 16, the German Marshall Fund's Berlin Office brought together a select group of experts from Europe and the United States to discuss the economic and social impacts of global migration.Brussels Forum: Transatlantic Challenges in a Global EraApril 28, 2006 / BrusselsBrussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges currently facing both sides of the Atlantic. The inaugural Brussels Forum took place April 28–30, 2006, in Brussels, Belgium. Heads of state, senior officials from the European Union institutions and the member states, U.S. Senators, and Parliamentarians were among the 280 participants.2006 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsMarch 16, 2006 / Tremezzo, ItalyAs the transatlantic community grapples with local and global challenges and searches for ways to address them together, GMF will convene the 6th annual Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy.Romanian official says Black Sea important to United States, EuropeMarch 07, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF hosted Sergiu Medar, national security advisor to the Romanian president, March 7 for a discussion on challenges and opportunities in the Black Sea region. Mr. Medar said that with some 20 billion tons of untapped oil resources, the Black Sea should be an area of interest for the transatlantic community. He also underscored the region’s potential to serve as a barricade against “asymmetrical threats” like terrorism, organized crime, and human and drug trafficking.Developing-country policymakers assess prospects for trade talksMarch 06, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF, together with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, hosted developing-country policymakers for two days of talks on the prospects for a pro-development outcome of WTO negotiations. The delegation met different stakeholders in Washington — including U.S. congressional staff, administration officials, think tank representatives, and the media — to increase understanding of each side’s policy goals and to strengthen cooperation on the Doha Development Agenda.U.S., French experts share best practices on equal access to higher educationMarch 03, 2006 / ParisOn March 3, GMF’s Paris office held a seminar on immigration and minority youth, focusing primarily on equal access to higher education.German, American lawmakers exchange views on transatlantic themesFebruary 24, 2006 / San DiegoFor four days, German and American lawmakers gathered in San Diego, California, to participate in the third annual Congress–Bundestag Forum, where they renewed and deepened contacts with each other and shared knowledge about political processes on both sides of the Atlantic.Turks, Europeans debate Turkey’s EU processFebruary 22, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulNathalie Tocci from the European University Institute in Florence and Borut Grgic from the Institute for Strategic Studies in Ljubjana spoke to the Turkish policy communities on Turkey's EU negotiations.German state premier assesses Turks’ integrationFebruary 21, 2006 / Washington, DCGMF’s Washington office hosted Dr. Jürgen Rüttgers, minister president of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, for a talk on immigration and integration issues.Georgian president says nation aspires to NATO, EUFebruary 02, 2006 / BerlinOn February 2, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili told journalists from the leading German media that he was very content with the outcome of the "Rose Revolution" and reiterated Georgia's hopes for eventual NATO and EU membership.Georgian foreign minister emphasizes stabilityJanuary 23, 2006 / BerlinOn Jan. 23, GMF's Berlin office hosted Gela Bezhuashvili, Georgia's minister of foreign affairs, for a dinner with 18 Ambassadors or deputy chiefs of mission for European Union and NATO countries. Bezuashvili emphasized the importance of NATO and EU integration for the stability and security of Georgia.Germans and Turks assess new German governmentJanuary 18, 2006 / Ankara, IstanbulOver two days in two cities, GMF's Ankara office Ankara Speakers' Series brought to Turkey debate and discussion about German-Turkish and transatlantic relations in light of the new German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel.German Chancellor inaugurates GMF headquartersJanuary 13, 2006 / Washington, DCOn Jan. 13, GMF welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the dedication of its newly renovated headquarters in Washington. She said that the values of the Marshall Plan — freedom, democracy, and securing citizens’ rights — are just as important today as they were 50 years ago.U.S. and EU farm support transparency addressed at Hong Kong MinisterialDecember 14, 2005 / Hong KongIn the midst of negotiations at the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong on December 14, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) held a breakfast meeting and discussion with NGO members, key stakeholders, and the media on one of the pivotal issues of the conference — agriculture support levels.Dutch Minister Delivers Anti-poverty Message at WTO Hong Kong MinisterialDecember 13, 2005 / Hong KongAs the World Trade Organization’s 6th Ministerial Conference got underway in Hong Kong yesterday, the German Marshall Fund (GMF), in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, assembled key corporate, NGO and government stakeholders for a reception and discussion session on completing the Doha Development Round (DDR).U.S. Ambassador to Germany praises coalition’s transatlanticismDecember 12, 2005 / BerlinAt a Dec. 12 reception in Berlin for 250 GMF alumni, U.S. Ambassador to Germany William R. Timken Jr. praised the new German coalition government's commitment to partnership with the United States. He also spoke about transatlantic ties beyond government-to-government relations. “The ties that bind Americans and Europeans... connect us in the most personal way," he said.U.S. Homeland Security deputy touts balance, cooperationDecember 06, 2005 / BrusselsU.S. Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security Michael P. Jackson told a Brussels roundtable on security that the United States and EU share a common problem — dealing with border and transportation security while preserving the human rights values of free societies.New Economic Analysis reveals possible Doha Round outcomesDecember 01, 2005 / Washington, DCLess than two weeks from the start of the critical World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial in Hong Kong, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) announced the results of the first simulation analysis of proposals by the United States and Europe currently on the table at the WTO and their impacts on global trade and development, completed by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).Democracy promotion roundtable heldNovember 22, 2005 / ParisOn November 22, the German Marshall Fund’s Paris office hosted a roundtable on transatlantic democracy promotion from the American, Central and East European, and West European perspectives.TAF Cooley discusses politics of U.S. bases abroadNovember 17, 2005 / Washington, DCJoined by the Romanian ambassador to the United States, former TAF Alexander Cooley presented the results of his research on the politics of U.S. bases abroad. The presentation was part of a bigger book project about how the United States deals with the balance between maintaining military bases in nondemocratic countries and its broader commitment to promoting democracy.Mark Leonard debates European power at U.S. book launchNovember 03, 2005 / Washington, DCOn November 3, the German Marshall Fund hosted the U.S. release of former TAF Mark Leonard’s Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century. The event in Washington, attended by a packed audience of more than 70 participants, featured a lively debate between Mr. Leonard and John C. Hulsman of the Heritage Foundation.Lithuanian President says Black Sea region is a priorityOctober 26, 2005 / BerlinValdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania, launched the Berlin Distinguished Speakers’ Series by calling on Germany to step up and help to realize the accession of Black Sea countries to the European Union. He argued that Europe had been "too cautious and too reluctant" to pursue its ambitions of supporting pro-democracy forces in the Black Sea region.Quinlan argues transatlantic economic ties are strongOctober 24, 2005 / Brussels, Paris, AnkaraGMF Transatlantic Fellow Joseph Quinlan recently completed a swing through Brussels, Paris, and Ankara, where, in conjunction with GMF offices in those cities, he presented his research showing that the transatlantic economy is as robust and vital as ever.Thurston, Cook present data on recipients of U.S. and EU agriculture subsidiesOctober 14, 2005 / BrusselsTo an audience of interested people from the European Commission, European Parliament, NGOs, diplomatic missions, and news organizations, Jack Thurston and Ken Cook provided an update on their work uncovering the recipients of U.S. and EU agricultural subsidies.Aldonas shares vision for transatlantic economic leadershipSeptember 26, 2005 / BrusselsIn his first visit to Brussels as GMF’s new economic policy director, Grant Aldonas shared his vision for achieving transatlantic leadership on the global economic stage.Weitz Prizes awarded, Rep. Van Hollen delivers keynoteSeptember 26, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF awarded the 2005 Peter R. Weitz Journalism Prize for excellence in reporting on European affairs to the Washington Post’s Craig Whitlock and John W. Miller of Dow Jones Newswires. The event featured a keynote address by U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen, who spoke about the importance of the transatlantic relationship and its evolving role in the 21st century.U.S. envoy to NATO outlines priorities in first public addressSeptember 22, 2005 / BrusselsNATO should develop further its capacity to train security forces in global hotspots, but is “woefully underfunded” to accomplish that and other priorities, said Victoria Nuland, the new U.S. permanent representative to NATO. Nuland also advocated broadening NATO partnerships in the Middle East, in North Africa, and with countries like Australia and Japan.GMF Fellow discusses Geographical Indications in the Doha RoundSeptember 20, 2005 / Washington, DCStephanie Henning, a transatlantic fellow of the German Marshall Fund based in Brussels, presented her research and analysis on Geographic Indications (GIs) in luncheon discussion entitled, "Beyond Culture and Rights: Geographical Indications and Economic Interests in the Doha Round," at a luncheon discussion in GMF’s Washington, DC office.EU Agriculture Commissioner outlines future of European agricultureSeptember 14, 2005 / Washington, DCIn her first official visit to the United States, European Union Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mariann Fischer Boel, addressed an audience of some 120 trade experts, NGO representatives, and government officials on the future direction of European agriculture policy. During a luncheon discussion hosted by the German Marshall Fund on September 14, Commissioner Fischer Boel defended EU reforms to date, but acknowledged that Europe and the United States need to do more to make a success of the Doha Round by the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial in December.U.S. Senator outlines future of transatlantic relationsJuly 20, 2005 / Washington, DCIn an address on transatlantic relations, U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, laid out his vision for American foreign policy in the 21st century and highlighted the challenges and areas of cooperation that lie ahead in the U.S.–European relationship.Experts debate framework for cultural tradeJuly 14, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF Transatlantic Fellow Áurea María Roldán Martín convened a roundtable discussion on “Cultural Diversity and Trade” to mark the culmination of her research on the global exchange of cultural goods and services. The event featured two leading thinkers on the subject — James C. Early of the Smithsonian Institution and George Mason University Professor Tyler Cowen.G8 Parallel Summit on African DevelopmentJuly 06, 2005 / EdinburghWith the G8 meeting just a short distance away, the German Marshall Fund together with the Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa convened other leaders from Africa, the United States, Europe, and the international business and nonprofit communities in Edinburgh to discuss the future of Africa through the lens of poverty alleviation, trade, and development.Think Tank Symposium works on transatlantic geo-strategyJune 30, 2005 / Washington, DCEach June, GMF holds the annual Think Tank Symposium on the eve of the official U.S.–EU Summit to discuss current trends and issues facing the transatlantic relationship. This year's theme was “A Common Transatlantic Geo-Strategy for the European Neighborhood.”5th Annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersJune 22, 2005 / Tremezzo, ItalyEvery year since 2001, the German Marshall Fund together with the Bertelsmann Foundation has convened the Transatlantic Conference for Young Leaders on the shores of Lake Como in Tremezzo, Italy.Bundestag Members Learn About U.S. Foreign PolicyJune 17, 2005 / BerlinThe 4th annual Bundestag Forum on the United States brings U.S. foreign policy experts to the seat of German government.EU Trade Commissioner Advocates Strong Economic TiesJune 17, 2005 / Washington, DCAhead of the official U.S.–EU Summit, GMF hosted EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson for a discussion on recent developments in the European Union and how they will impact transatlantic relations and economic ties. Commissioner Mandelson spoke on the challenges that the United States and Europe face in a changing global economy.4th annual Transatlantic Journalists ForumJune 02, 2005 / San AntonioThe German Marshall Fund, in cooperation with the European Commission, convened the fourth annual Transatlantic Journalists Forum in Texas. The border state was chosen as a perfect location to discuss the theme “Borders, Neighborhoods, and Political Landscapes in Europe and North America.”On the Road to Hong Kong: Transatlantic Leadership in World TradeJune 01, 2005 / Washington, DCOn June 1, the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the Committee for Economic Development (CED), hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing world trade negotiations in the run-up to the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong.Mary Robinson advocates EU sugar reformMay 30, 2005 / BrusselsMary Robinson and Mariann Fischer Boel discuss publicly how best to bring the EU’s sugar policy into compliance with global trade rules and improve the impact such policies have on the developing world.2005 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship SeminarMay 20, 2005 / ClevelandGMF held its fifth annual American Marshall Memorial Fellowship Seminar in Cleveland, Ohio. Organized together with the Cleveland Conference Committee of MMF alumni, the weekend saw vibrant policy analysis and discussion, and gave Fellows an opportunity to reconnect with each other and to the broader transatlantic debate.The EU Constitution and its Impact on Transatlantic RelationsApril 28, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF convened about 45 European and American policy experts to discuss the EU Constitution and its impact on transatlantic relations one month before a crucial French referendum. The one-and-a-half day conference was held to raise awareness of Europe’s new constitution on the other side of the Atlantic and to consider the possible outcomes of the ongoing ratification process.Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan at 2005 Filmfest DCApril 15, 2005 / Washington, DCWith support from the German Marshall Fund, the 2005 Washington, DC, International Film Festival will showcase a series of films from the late 1940s and early 1950s that documented and promoted initiatives of the European Recovery Program, familiarly known as the Marshall Plan. The program will be launched with an opening event on April 15 at Regal Cinemas with remarks by Harlan Cleveland, former assistant director for Europe at the Marshall Plan Agency.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Putting Development Back into DohaApril 13, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF’s Trade & Development program hosted Dr. Thomas Hertel, founding director of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), for a discussion on how WTO negotiations can successfully spur development. Dr. Hertel argued that ambitious tariff cuts are necessary in both developed and developing countries, with complementary domestic policies enabling the poor to take advantage of new market opportunities.2005 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic AffairsApril 07, 2005 / Elmau, GermanyGMF held the 2005 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs, entitled "The Global Reach of the Transatlantic Partnership" April 7–10 at Schloss Elmau in Elmau, Germany. Understanding U.S. and EU Clean Energy PolicyApril 04, 2005 / Washington, DCThe German Marshall Fund in cooperation with the National Commission on Energy Policy hosted a conference to discuss the implications of transatlantic energy policy for the environment, the global economy, and international security — concerns increasingly important to both the United States and the EU.Trade and Poverty Forum Urges Key Democracies to Enact Trade Policy ReformApril 02, 2005 / Nagoya, JapanThe Trade and Poverty Forum held its third plenary meeting April 2–4 in Nagoya, Japan, to mobilize political support and resources around trade reform proposals that could form the basis of an agreement in the Doha Round. Joined by Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura and U.S. congressmen Jim Kolbe (R–AZ) and Adam Smith (D–WA) at the conclusion of the meeting, the Forum announced plans to advance the recommendations of its Call to Action at three key 2005 events.GMF Paris Fifth AnniversaryMarch 21, 2005 / ParisThe German Marshall Fund celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Paris office on March 21. GMF president Craig Kennedy told an assembled gathering of government and political figures, business leaders, scholars, and media members that GMF’s work in improving French–U.S. relations is as important as ever.New Trends and Processes for the Integration of ImmigrantsMarch 11, 2005 / BerlinAmerican experiences with immigration are unique, but there is still much Germans can learn from the United States, a panel of American immigration experts told their German counterparts at a transatlantic immigration conference.Mark Leonard Looks at European PowerMarch 08, 2005 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted the book release for Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century by Mark Leonard, foreign policy director at the Centre for European Reform. Mr. Leonard wrote the book on the EU's transformative power, in part as an answer to Robert Kagan's Of Paradise and Power, while serving as a transatlantic fellow with GMF.Trade & Development Speaker Series: Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development AgendaFebruary 23, 2005 / Washington, DCGMF's Trade & Development program hosted World Bank economist Kym Anderson for a luncheon discussion on “Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development Agenda.” Dr. Anderson argued that in terms of global merchandise trade, opening agricultural markets is “by far the biggest potential contributor to global and developing-country welfare gains.”Trade & Development Speaker Series: Reform of U.S. and European Agricultural PoliciesFebruary 08, 2005 / Washington, DCTo launch a bimonthly speaker series on transatlantic trade issues, GMF's Trade & Development program hosted the Foreign Policy Centre's Jack Thurston and the Environmental Working Group's Ken Cook to discuss reform of U.S. and European agricultural policies.Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Community: A Strategic DialogueJanuary 28, 2005 / KievOn January 28–30, 2005, the German Marshall Fund and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), in cooperation with the Kiev-based Center for European and International Studies, convened the second of a two-part strategic dialogue entitled “Ukraine and the Euro–Atlantic Community” in Kiev, Ukraine.U.S. Secretary of State addresses EU audience at GMF’s Transatlantic Center in BrusselsDecember 08, 2004 / BrusselsIn his final visit to Europe as Secretary of State, and on the 3rd anniversary of GMF's Transatlantic Center in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell spoke on shared U.S. and European values and a tradition of commitment to freedom and democracy that forms the basis of the transatlantic relationship and its institutions.
Summary of November 23 task force meetingNovember 23, 2004 / Washington, DCOn November 23, the German Marshall Fund convened task force members in Washington, DC, to discuss the themes and goals of the EU Constitution project and to begin preparations for its Spring 2005 conference. Led by GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow Ulrike Guerot, the group visualized the project as a platformFourth annual Transatlantic Conference for Young LeadersOctober 20, 2004 / Tremezzo, ItalyGMF and the Bertelsmann Foundation held the fourth annual Tremezzo young leaders conference, entitled “Transatlantic Relations Reloaded — Defining the Matrix for EU–U.S. Cooperation,” bringing some 40 Europeans and Americans to discuss pressing global issues in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election.GMF hosts workshop on promoting Policy Coherence for DevelopmentOctober 01, 2004 / Washington, DCThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Dutch government sponsored a workshop, Promoting Policy Coherence for Development, which brought some 50 senior officials from industrial and developing countries, the major multilateral organizations, and leading foundations and non-governmental organizations to GMF’s Washington headquarters.GMF Fellow speaks to British parliamentarians on tradeSeptember 27, 2004 / Brighton, UKThe Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) with sponsorship from Nestlé welcomed GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow John Audley to present findings from GMF’s Reconciling Trade and Poverty Reduction report to British MPs attending the annual Labour Party conference in Brighton.The Transatlantic Fight against TerrorismJuly 24, 2004 / BrusselsThe GMF Transatlantic Center in Brussels hosted a discussion about "The Transatlantic Fight against Terrorism" on June 24 with guest speaker Admiral James Loy, the deputy secretary in the Department of Homeland Security.3rd Annual Transatlantic Journalists ForumJuly 11, 2004 / BrusselsThe German Marshall Fund, in cooperation with the European Commission, convened the third annual Transatlantic Journalists Forum in Brussels, Belgium, where journalists were able to exchange views on issues of homeland security.Second Annual U.S.?EU Summit Think Tank SymposiumJune 13, 2004 / DublinWith support from the European Commission, the German Marshall Fund, and the Irish Institute for European Affairs, the second annual U.S.–EU Summit Think Tank Symposium took place June 13–14, 2004, in Dublin, capping the six-month Irish presidency of the European Union.Third annual Bundestag Forum on the United StatesMay 27, 2004 / BerlinThe German Marshall Fund held the third annual Bundestag Forum on the United States, entitled "Is the Transatlantic Rift Over? The U.S. Perspective in 2004 and Beyond" six months before the U.S. presidential election.The 2004 AMMF Alumni Seminar, U.S.-European Policy Priorities: Finding Common GroundMarch 19, 2004 / DallasThe 2004 AMMF Alumni Seminar, "U.S.-European Policy Priorities: Finding Common Ground," was held on March 19-21 in Dallas, Texas.Towards a Wider Europe: The New AgendaMarch 18, 2004 / BratislavaA few weeks before the accession of several Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union and NATO, GMF held a conference of think tank and NGO officials to address the evolving policy agenda of the Euro-Atlantic community toward its new neighbors.Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan at 55th BerlinaleFebruary 12, 2004 / BerlinWith support from the German Marshall Fund, the 55th Berlin International Film Festival showcased a series of films about the Marshall Plan entitled “Selling Democracy.” The program also featured a speech by German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer and a public discussion about the post–World War II Marshall Plan and its applicability to today’s geopolitical challenges.