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Why Do We Need a Strong German-British Dialogue?

Thursday, 26th March (14:30), Amerika Haus Berlin

With historically convergent views of the role and power of the European Union, and as two of the most powerful states in Europe, and the world, the relationship between the UK and Germany is one fundamental importance to the international environment as a whole. Why Do We Need A Strong German-British Dialogue? will consider the overall state of German-British relations and the importance of the bilateral bond to each side, and globally.

14:30     Why Do We Need a Strong German-British Dialogue?

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Gebhardt von Moltke, Former German Ambassador to the UK, Former Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO

Event Review

On Thursday, March 26th the Amerika Haus was honoured to host a lecture by Former Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO and Former German Ambassador to the UK, Dr. h c Gebhardt von Moltke. Dr von Moltke began by outlining has career with the German Foreign Ministry and spoke about the contrast between his first posting in the UK in the 1970s and his return their as Ambassador in the late 1990s. After giving examples of initiatives he had worked on during these periods, he then spoke generally about the state of relations between the UK and Germany and the importance of embracing our differences if we are to continue working together constructively.

Following his speech, Dr. von Moltke answered a range of questions on the future of UK-German relations in an increasingly integrated Europe and the responsibility we have to confront stereotypes. Filmed by German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, the lecture offered a rare insight into the life and activity of a leading figure from the field of German-British relations.