Germany’s strength lies in its networks

Johannes Ebert of the Goethe-Institut, Helena Melnikov of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel of the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Kai Sicks of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) argue that Germany needs more – not less – international cooperation now.

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05. May 2026
In practice, there is a lack of resources to maintain the cultural, scientific and economic networks that are important for Germany, argue (from left) Johannes Ebert, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, Helena Melnikov and Kai Sicks. (Goethe-Institut/Bernhard Ludewig, GIZ, DIHK/Christoph Soeder, DAAD/Ittermann)

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Last updated: 05. May 2026