Federal Minister Karin Prien met with US-experts to evaluate the growing pressure liberal democracies are facing today. This shift in values is increasingly influencing transatlantic relations. The experts acknowledged the change of conditions nations on both sides of the Atlantic are experiencing and the need for a new approach to preserve the mutual benefits of this partnership. They discussed the rethinking of the transatlantic understanding and developing of new narratives that inspire and encourage renewed engagement. One idea to implementing this initiative is increasing opportunities for the younger generation to connect and exchange ideas. In this context, education plays an essential role, a theme explored in depth during this frank exchange.