Germany in a Changing Europe: Transatlantic Ties, Transatlantic Challenges

On the occasion of Germany´s EU presidency from January through June 2007, the seminar offered 21 U.S. scholars from various academic disciplines and institutions the opportunity to observe first-hand Germany´s role in the European Union.

The program was conducted in Brussels and Berlin from June 10 to 23, 2007.

After an introduction to the history and the foundations of the European Union, the Fulbright German Studies Seminar focused on the organization of European politics, the development of common economic markets, the shaping of a European cultural profile, and the formation of a uniform higher education area. The two-week intensive program explored who the German political actors are in this process, and discussed the spectrum of instruments, goals and interests, both on the regional and national levels, through which Germany contributes to the formation of the European Union. The seminar also looked at the impact of a united Europe on the post-Cold War relations with the United States. Meetings and discussions with academics, diplomats, politicians and representatives of various NGOs provided the American scholars multiple views of Germany´s chances and challenges in the European Union.

Read an article about the seminar by participant Katy Crossley-Frolick

Pictures from the German Studies Seminar 2007