Deutsches Haus at NYU and the American Council on Germany invite you to a political salon with Christopher Cermak on “German Populism and the New Government. How Does it Compare to Donald Trump?”
Europe has been focused on a series of elections across the continent in 2017. Growing populism and the polarization of politics have become more tangible. How does this compare with the United States in the era of Donald Trump? Join us for a discussion about German and European politics and a comparative analysis with the United States.
Christopher Cermak is an editor at Handelsblatt Global Edition in Berlin, covering primarily financial and economic issues. Mr. Cermak has previously worked as a financial/political correspondent for the news agency MNI (Market News International) out of Frankfurt and as a U.S. correspondent in Washington D.C. for the German Press Agency dpa. A native English and German speaker, Mr. Cermak graduated from the University of York in England and the London School of Journalism.
political salon: promoting dialogue across generations. This series brings together a diverse group of younger and mid-career professionals for informal, open discussions on a range of current political, economic, and social topics in an increasingly interconnected global environment – with an emphasis on issues of concern for the transatlantic agenda. Speakers share brief remarks and engage in a dynamic discussion with participants. Each salon includes refreshments and networking opportunities.
Events at Deutsches Haus are free and open to the public. If you would like to attend this event, please send an email to [email protected]. As space at Deutsches Haus is limited, please arrive ten minutes prior to the event to ensure you get a good seat. Thank you!