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Welcome to NRW-USA

NRW-USA is your platform for everything related to the partnership between North Rhine-Westphalia and the USA – from inspiring stories and events to exciting collaborations. Submit your own blog posts and events that showcase the strong connection between both regions. Stay informed with NRW-USA Connect, our newsletter that keeps you up to date with the latest news, events, and insights.

The transatlantic friendship between the USA and NRW is built on shared values of freedom, democracy, and innovation, making it more important than ever. Together, we are building a platform and a network that connects people across the Atlantic. Join us and be part of this story!

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Sister cities Aachen and Arlington, VA

Sister cities Münster and Fresno, CA © Stadt Münster/Patrick Schulte

Sister cities towns Krefeld and Charlotte, NC

Sister cities Duisburg and Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sister cities Cologne and Indianapolis, IN

Sister cities Dortmund and Buffalo, NY

Sister cities Hamm and Santa Monica, CA

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The NRW-USA Blog

Dive into interesting background articles, interviews, and stories from both sides of the Atlantic. Discover what binds the USA and NRW together, whether diplomatically, economically, educationally, or culturally.