The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Globalization, demographic trends, technology, and climate all have an impact on today’s labor markets. Transitioning to a green economy is one of the major tasks, with global labor unions calling not only for an environmentally, but also socially sustainable approach. What is the scope of this “just transition”, and how can it be realized?

On Tuesday, November 28, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a second virtual discussion on the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall and former State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and Dr. Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

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Today, when people think about the future of work, they often think about working remotely and hybrid work. But the topic is much broader and deeper – especially since many workers are not able to work off-site or take advantage of hybrid working conditions. 1014 and the American Council on Germany discussed the future of work with Steffen Kampeter, Chief Executive Officer of the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (Confederation of German Employers‘ Associations (BDA), and Roberto Suárez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers (IOE).

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The role of informal networks in international business is often underestimated but, can be vital for achieving business success. Informal networks can provide access to valuable information, resources, and contacts, as well as foster trust and collaboration among individuals and organizations. Together, with panelists Dr. Sheila M. Puffer, Dr. Sven Horak, Dr. Mridul Agrawal, and Dr. Grace Chun Guo, we evaluated the the value of informal networks for achieving business success.

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What determines the value of a piece of art? What makes the essential value of art? And what is the difference? Curated by Claudia Mahler, this Salon style evening offered perspectives from various experts in the field of visual art.

In recent months there has been much discussion about post-war reconstruction in Ukraine after the conflict there comes to an end. Some politicians, analysts, and pundits on both sides of the Atlantic have called for a “Marshall Plan for Ukraine.” 1014 and the American Council on Germany hosted a discussion with Dr. Benn Steil, Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Bruce Stokes, non-resident Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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Global supply chains suffered a major disruption as a result of the pandemic – which has been exacerbated with the war in Ukraine. With most factories and production back on-line at pre-pandemic levels, is global manufacturing back on track? What are the implications of the disruptions of recent years on trade? 1014 and the American Council on Germany heard from globalization experts Thorsten Benner, Co-Founder and Director of the Global Public Policy Institute; and Dr. Shannon O’Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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As part of their virtual series Democracies Under Pressure: Challenges for the Global Liberal Order, ACG and 1014 hosted another discussion about the economic and social impact of the simultaneous crises we are facing. Featuring Prof. Dr. h.c. Jutta Allmendinger, President, WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Professor of Educational Sociology and Labor Market Research, Humboldt University in Berlin; and Dr. Adam Tooze, Shelby Cullom Davis Chair of History and Director of the European Institute, Columbia University. Moderated by journalist Ines Pohl, Washington bureau chief for Deutsche Welle.

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As part of their virtual series Democracies under Pressure: Challenges for the Global Liberal Order, ACG and 1014 hosted another discussion about the economic implications of the Ukraine war. Featuring experts Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, CEO and Managing Director, Food Systems for the Future; former Executive Director, United Nations World Food Program; and Alexander Müller, Managing Director, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability.

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As part of their virtual series Democracies Under Pressure: Challenges for the Global Liberal Order, ACG and 1014 hosted another discussion about the impact of the war in Ukraine on global energy markets and energy security in Europe. Featuring Samantha Gross, Director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at the Brookings Institution; and Rainer Quitzow, whose research focuses on sustainable innovation, industrial policy, and governance of the energy transition in Germany and beyond.

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As part of their virtual series Democracies Under Pressure: Challenges for the Global Liberal Order, ACG and 1014 hosted another discussion about the future of Ukraine as an independent and sovereign country. Featuring Dr. Liana Fix, Program Director in the International Affairs Department of the Körber Foundation in Berlin; and Dr. Michael Kimmage, Professor of History at the Catholic University of America.

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1014 and the American Council on Germany hosted a discussion that put the pipeline project and Germany’s energy dependency in a broader context. Featuring Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Executive Director of Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (Environmental Action Germany), an independent non-profit organization which was founded in 1975 and is focused on environmental and consumer protection; and Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President of American Council on Germany (ACG).

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