Industrial Strategy
The German government does not have a deliberate policy to attract investment in specific
industry sectors, but has more generous incentives available for investments into research and
development.
However, Germany Trade & Invest promotes Germany as a business and technology location to
attract foreign investors. Germany Trade and Invest considers four sectors as ‘most sought after’
in 2013: Renewable energy and resources, chemicals and health technologies, mechanical and
electronic technologies and services (industrial equipment). Germany Trade & Invest has about
50 offices worldwide including in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington.
Germany Trade & Invest has specialized experts for all industries. Germany Trade & Invest’s
information and consulting services also include:
– Market and industry reports
– Market entry analyses
– Business and tax law information
– Business and labor law information
– Funding and financing information
EU Forecast
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