The German capital region functions as a gateway between the growing markets of central and Eastern Europe and the Western European market areas. The region truly is a crossroads for transcontinental traffic.

Berlin is developing a new role both within the federal network of Germany and at international level.

For Germany's federal states and regions alike, Berlin is creating a cosmopolitan, internationally skilled forum. It offers international politicians, businessmen and organizations a direct link to Germany's most important partners, while major German companies are setting representative offices at the country's political decision-making centre.

The region has at its disposal an environment of science and research unique in Germany. Here, technology of the future is being developed and employed today.