Europe Initiative
Through the Europe Initiative, the Atlantik-Brücke aims to deepen European-American relations, strengthen Europe’s capacity to act, and continue to solidify the partnership with the U.S. The goal is to integrate the Atlantik-Brücke more closely into a European network. To achieve this as a transatlantic organization, we initiate exchange programs within Europe, organize delegation trips to European capitals, and invite European delegations to visit us.
05.01.2026
“I strongly believe that FCAS has a future.”
Bertrand de Cordoue shares his assesment on German-French cooperation in driving European defense efforts in this video interview.
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18.12.2025
Defense, Debt, Draghi
The Atlantik-Brücke's first delegation trip to Paris made clear that Germany and France share at least one major challenge: to swiftly invest in defense and organize joint procurement amid fiscal constraints.
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25.08.2025
Europe’s unity is not an end in itself
The GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, themed “Commanding (in) Chaos: Time for Europe to Step Up,” featured Atlantik-Brücke’s first side session on Germany’s role in a capable Europe. Experts from four EU states and the US highlighted three key insights.
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