Overview

• The Senate approved an internationalization concept to reduce dependence on traditional markets such as the USA and China by diversifying Berlin’s trade partners.
• The plan confirms the opening of a new economic representation in Bangalore as Berlin’s third foreign office alongside New York and Beijing.
• The internationalization funding programme will rise to €6 million next year to support market entry, investment promotion and talent recruitment efforts.
• A delegation of Berlin officials will visit Delhi and Bengaluru from July 7 to 10 to operationalize the new office and forge local partnerships.
• The strategy prioritizes high-growth sectors including FinTech, HealthTech, DeepTech, artificial intelligence, GreenTech and the creative industries.