Transatlantic Talks #2: A Deep Dive into the US Presidential Elections
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03.09.2024
The Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), in collaboration with the Young Transatlantic Initiative, the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association Austria and the U.S. Embassy Vienna, launched the "Transatlantic Talks" event series. This series delves into transatlantic issues, especially in light of the upcoming 2024 elections in the United States and the European Union. The second event, titled "A Deep Dive into the US Presidential Elections" was an online discussion with experts from both sides of the Atlantic.
We weredelighted to welcome as speakers:
Elmar Theveßen, Director of the ZDF-studio in Washington D.C.
Julius van de Laar, Political consultant and campaign strategist
Knut Dethlefsen, Executive Director of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Washington D.C. Office
Sergej Lagodinsky, Member of the European Parliament (The Greens)
Paul Aigner, US election analyst
Opening Speech:
Michael Zinkanell, Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy
Moderation:
David Kirsch, Head of City Hub Vienna - Young Transatlantic Initiative