American Council on Germany Information

The American Council on Germany (ACG) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 1952 to strengthen German-American relations. Today, the ACG works across generations to provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding about Germany, Europe, and the importance of the transatlantic partnership. Through a range of programs and activities, the ACG addresses the most pressing economic, political, and social challenges of the day to ensure better mutual understanding. Among the Council's established projects are the ACG’s annual American-German Young Leaders Conference for emerging leaders from Germany and the United States, Study Tours on various topics, including workforce development, social cohesion, agriculture, and climate change. In addition, the ACG organizes other activities that convene professionals from Germany, the United States, and other countries to discuss common contemporary challenges through policy discussions with experts on complex transatlantic and overarching global issues in New York City, Washington, DC, Berlin, and at the ACG’s Eric M. Warburg Chapters across the United States.