NEW SERIES Germany New leadership vows to future proof Europe's largest economy and launch the biggest transformation seen in a century, underpinned by social cohesion and driven by sustainability and digitalization. INTERVIEW Karl von Rohr, President of Deutsche Bank AG "Despite the current uncertainties and possible economic repercussions, our leading position as a domestic bank with a global mindset are a clear advantage.’’ READ THE INTERVIEW INTERVIEW Tarek Al-Wazir,
State Minister of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing "Hessen is in the heart of Europe and is a well-connected region that also boasts a wide pool of international talent and the biggest financial center within the European Union."
READ THE INTERVIEW NEW SERIES North Rhine-Westphalia Germany's most populous state is also known as the nation's industrial heartland with the Rhine-Ruhr region alone being home to
twelve Fortune Global 500 companies READ MORE UPCOMING REPORT Hessen
The flag-bearing financial centre of Frankfurt sits at the heart of the region's innovation-driven economy, home to the world's largest Internet node DE-CIX READ MORE UPCOMING REPORT Saxony-Anhalt From energy storage to augmented reality, this German region is at the forefront of science, innovation and the creative industries READ MORE OUR MEDIA PARTNER Newsweek READ MORE

The beating heart of Europe enters a new era

After 16 years under the stewardship of Angela Merkel, the German economy now looks to the coalition government, led by Olaf Scholz, to define its future.  Germany’s economy ranked among the best performers in the most recent Global Competitiveness indices for its economic resiliency amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. So too, its business ecosystem is among the most competitive for stimulating investment and growth in green and digital innovations.

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North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous of the 16 German federal states. It is one of the most economic regions in the country and a preferred option for foreign investors establishing themselves in Europe. Its strong industrial backbone is supported by a high-skilled knowledge economy and diverse B2B network service providers.

Hessen

Located at the heart of Europe and in the centre of Germany, the State of Hessen is home to over 13,000 international businesses. It has successfully positioned itself as a driving force in Germany’s economy and its economic players are picking the fruits of its robust connectivity infrastructure, business-friendly laws, and knowledge-driven society.

Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt is continuously valued by foreign investors as a top destination with evolving opportunities and a strong support system from investor authorities. Its technology-oriented economy is one which offers industries, investors and entrepreneurs a dynamic environment and diverse economy where they can operate from in a flexible, efficient and reliable environment.

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