
Testimonials of 12 German journalists about their two-week RIAS fellowship in the USA
Leander Löwe, ARD, Hamburg The RIAS program has already been the best thing that has happened to me in 2026. From insightful discussions on current

Leander Löwe, ARD, Hamburg The RIAS program has already been the best thing that has happened to me in 2026. From insightful discussions on current

Carsten Upadek, WDR, Cologne A notebook filled with writing, hundreds of photos, and a treasure trove of experiences — that and more is what I

Eleven US journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom visits in Berlin, Cologne, and Leipzig, they share powerful insights on journalism, democracy, and transatlantic relations.

Eleven American journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom visits in Berlin, Cologne, and Leipzig, they share powerful insights on journalism, democracy, and transatlantic relations.

Discover the experiences of 11 American journalism students during a 3-week RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship across Germany. From Berlin to Hamburg, they share unique insights into journalism training, cultural exchange, and building connections with their German peers.

Twelve German journalism students share their insights from a three-week RIAS ERP fellowship in the USA, with experiences ranging from Washington D.C. to Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arizona, and Indiana, exploring U.S. politics, media, and culture during a historic time.

Discover the experiences of 11 German journalists in the USA at a particularly exciting and crucial time – only a few weeks before the presidential election

This group of American journalists had the rare opportunity to participate in the ceremony of the RIAS Media Awards, to witness Yulia Navalnaya receiving the DWFreedom of Speach. Award and to personally meet Margot Friedländer.

Twenty-three German alumni spent a week in Los Angeles learning about California politics, national politics and journalism in the US The program included visits to

Thirteen German journalists reflect on their three-week RIAS Berlin Commission Fellowship in the USA, with experiences in Washington, New York, and station weeks across Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Georgia, exploring American politics, media, and culture firsthand.