As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country finds itself at a moment of profound political uncertainty. Debates about the resilience of liberal democracy and the future of the American political order are reverberating far beyond the United States, shaping discussions across Europe. Against this backdrop, we bring together leading scholars from political science, philosophy, and history to explore, through a transatlantic dialogue, the current trajectory of American democracy and its wider implications. 

Registration is not required for this event.

Please note that the venue unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can also join virtually here. 

This event is held in cooperation with the Erich Auerbach Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Cologne. This event is kindly supported by The State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia.