Thuringia again maintains its reputation as an excellent investment location this year: 49 companies have invested close to EUR 500 million and have created approximately 2,600 new jobs. The share of foreign investments amounts to about a quarter of all projects. Among them are companies from the USA, Canada, Asia, Australia, Austria, Italy, Denmark, France and the Netherlands. The investors come from different sectors, industry being dominant. However, Thuringia is also regarded as a particularly popular location for logistics projects, which is not least due to its extremely favorable geographic location in the middle of Germany and Europe.
Particularly noteworthy is also the increase in recent years in investments from those already located here, i.e. by companies that have been based in Thuringia for several years and whose local operations have been so successful that they are expanding their capacities or diversifying their portfolio in Thuringia. This clearly shows that the economic environment is very favorable for companies in Thuringia. Whether it’s motivated specialists, fast approval procedures, or the excellent research landscape, Thuringia offers all the conditions for successful businesses. Last but not least, the competent and comprehensive support of the State Development Corporation of Thuringia (LEG Thüringen), which acts as one-stop-shop for investors. (maa)
