Munich as a successful pharmaceutical location and a European leader in biotechnology successfully developed new drugs, therapy concepts and diagnostics during the pandemic.
Some 200 visiting scholars from almost 30 countries attended a reception at Munich’s Town Hall (Rathaus), where they exchanged international views on a whole range of professional and cultural topics.
The first construction phase is complete. The Siemens Technology Center STC, the company's largest research center worldwide, will be completed just north of Munich.
The biotech and pharma sector at the Munich-Riem technology park is growing: the diagnostics specialist Labor Staber has opened a new, cutting-edge laboratory.
Seamless, one of the leading trade fairs for fintech and e-commerce, will be held in Munich from next year - a plus for Munich's importance as a financial center.
The City of Munich achieved first place in the ranking for the 20th consecutive time and remains the clear national leader despite the success of other cities.