The initiative called “The Loisach Group,” brought 30 U.S. and German security experts from academia, think tanks and national governments.

Parliamentarians attended this seminar were newly elected and respresented the full spectrum of political parties in their nation.

English is the primary operational language of the NATO alliance and each job assignment.

Partner Language Training Center Europe developed this five-week course to increase participants’ confidence and ability to communicate in English.

A new Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the U.S. and German Defense Ministry in October 2016.