An Interview with Klaus-Dieter Lehmann
“Life’s reality is what’s decisive”

In view of the political changes in the USA, the work of the six Goethe-Instituts there is becoming increasingly important. In a video interview, President Klaus-Dieter Lehmann explains how the Goethe-Institut aims to strengthen transatlantic communication and cooperation.

Current projects by the Goethe-Instituts in the United States:

Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)
German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
German Academy

Translation: Faith Ann Gibson
June 2017

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An Interview with Klaus-Dieter Lehmann “Life’s reality is what’s decisive”

Current projects by the Goethe-Instituts in the United States:

An Interview with Klaus-Dieter Lehmann
“Life’s reality is what’s decisive”