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Only London and Paris are at the forefront of Europe's business capitals. In third place followed by Frankfurt am Main. Promises great potential but, according to a study by the German capital Berlin.


Berlin, Munich has overtaken in a ranking of the potential of European business cities. The German capital improved from 9th to 7th place and cut for the first time since the publication of the study better than Munich (No. 9). 20 years ago, Berlin was still on the 15th Place. Best German city of Frankfurt / Main (No. 3). At the head remain well behind London and Paris. Athens once again the red lantern, and is ranked 36th The proceeds from the 21 Edition of the prestigious European Cities Monitor study of international real estate advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield show.

Were interviewed 500 managers of European companies, which city currently offers the best conditions for business. The focus was on staff costs, business environment, access to funding, adequate office space, transportation and access, fast data connections, or quality of life. Other German cities are in the business ranking Dusseldorf at number ten (2009: 15th place) and Hamburg in 15th place (2009: 12th place).

The first place in Europe Berlin is in two parts: In the availability of office space and the efforts to improve the situation. Very high marks given to the German capital for the good transport system (3rd place), qualified personnel (# 5), the economic climate, grants and tax policy (rank 6), his reputation in managerial circles (6th) and the variety of languages ( 9th place). Quality of life achieved Berlin 13 Place. Barcelona is here in front, the last is Moscow.


Less well cut from Berlin when it comes to the quality of telecommunications (15th place) and the Environment (17th) goes. Also, labor costs are in the middle ranges (17th). The most expensive is the staff for the company in Oslo, the cheapest in Warsaw.

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