The Marshall Plan at 70: What We Must Remember and What We Must Do for the Future

On Thursday, May 18 The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), In partnership with CSIS, held an event with H.E. Sigmar Gabriel, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, on the strategic importance of a strong Euro-Atlantic partnership.

On the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and on the eve of the May 25 NATO Leaders Meeting, the United States and Europe face mounting challenges, including security in the region, an erosion of public confidence in institutions, and instability on Europe’s periphery. How can the United States and Germany adapt to these growing complexities and strengthen transatlantic security? How can the United States and Europe reinvest in our shared values and tackle shared challenges?