The Centre of Cybersecurity in the Heart of Europe as the ideal location for the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre Cybersecurity “made in Europe” means we can fully exploit the enormous opportunities and potential of digitisation by managing the associated risks. The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly shown how impor- tant trust, security and resilience are in an increasing- ly digital society, economy and scientific community. Establishing a European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres is therefore an important step towards ensuring the future security and digital sovereignty of the Euro- pean Union and its Member States.

As a renowned key European cybersecurity hub, Munich is therefore delighted to apply to become the home of the European Cybersecurity Compe- tence Centre. Situated in the heart of Europe, Munich combines an outstanding cybersecurity ecosystem, a highly innovative technological environment and an unsurpassed standard of living.

City of Munich 03 High-quality: real estate  Page 20

01 One of a kind: cybersecurity 04 ecosystem 02 Outstanding:  Page 4 Unique in Europe: infrastructure high-tech  Page 24 innovation centre  Page 14

9 good 08 Perfect: location reasons for 09 Excellent:  Page 34 quality of life Munich 05  Page 36 Highly skilled: labour force  Page 28

06 First-class: 07 education and Open-minded: training international outlook  Page 30  Page 32 Perfect ecosystem: Munich has estab- lished itself as the most important site for corporations and research institutions focused on cybersecurity technologies.

01 One of a kind: cybersecurity ecosystem

Munich provides a cybersecurity ecosystem which is unique in Europe, one in which science and research, global players and hidden champions, start-ups and government authorities are already successfully working together on innovations and cutting-edge technologies for digital security. 01 One of a kind: cybersecurity ecosystem

Government authorities As the digital links between society and the Two effects lead to direct added value in economy continue to grow, cybersecurity Munich as a centre for innovation: First, geo- ZITiS, LSI, CAZ, Cyberabwehr Bayern is becoming ever more important to the pro- graphical proximity to suppliers and research Companies gress of the digital transformation. Innova- partners and second, access to effective tive solutions for digital technologies and security services from other sectors. IT secu- Industry, SMEs, global players, the security of online data and information rity as a cross-sector industry is an everyday start-ups provide the basis for a stable and resilient reality in Munich. > 1 0 0 society, help to safeguard Europe’s democra- Over 100 companies, cies and are the key to a prosperous and Skills and knowledge transfer, cooperation research institutions and strong economy and cutting-edge research. and networking are the defining characteris- users from the IT and tics of the Security Network Munich, in cybersecurity sector are active in the Security Cybersecurity is a task for society as a whole, which over 100 companies, research institu- Network Munich. requiring close ties and in-depth, trust-based tions and users from the IT and cybersecurity cooperation among all parties. For decades, sector are active. The aim is to make a deci- Research institutions the Bavarian state capital Munich has been sive contribution to promoting innovation and home to the most important companies and excellence in the field. From innovative solu- Research Institute CODE, LRZ, research institutions in the area of security tions and the testing of prototypes to indus­ Fraunhofer AISEC, Fraunhofer IKS, fortiss technology. Munich provides a cybersecurity trial product development and integration in ecosystem which is unique in Europe, one user domains, the entire value chain is cov- in which science and research, global ered by the partners. Major international enter- Exhibition players and hidden champions, start-ups prises as well as highly specialised, medium-­ it-sa and government authorities are already sized companies with excellent reputations Cybersecurity is the successfully working together on innovations have become involved in the initiative. Mu- key to a prosperous and strong economy and and cutting-edge technologies for digital nich’s universities and research institutions cutting-edge research. security. Munich is thus the ideal location for form the Network’s central pillars. The repu- the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Tech- tations of the Technical University of Munich nology and Research Competence Centre. (TUM), the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, several Fraunhofer Institutes Cybersecurity Many of the IT security companies based and the Bundeswehr University Munich (Uni- ecosystem in Munich are global leaders in their field. versity of the German Armed Forces) speak Security solutions “made in ” have for themselves. The Security Network Munich’s earned professional recognition and esteem international partner is the London-based Universities throughout the world and are well-positioned Information Security Forum (ISF), which is a Munich University of Applied to strengthen ”Security made in Europe” global leader in best practice and risk man- Sciences, LMU, Bundeswehr serving the ideals of the European Union. agement. University Munich, At the same time, Munich attracts important TUM international companies and experts from As the location for renowned, internationally all over the world. Organisations from coun- successful major events such as the annual tries including Israel, the USA, Canada, Munich Security Conference, Munich has Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, established itself as a key expert hub for China and Korea enrich the IT security and security-related issues in Germany and Eu- Networking cybersecurity ecosystem. rope. Each year, on the eve of the confer- Security Network Munich, ence, the Munich Cyber Security Confer- Munich Cyber Security Conference, ence MCSC gathers decision-makers and Munich Security Conference experts from all over the world to discuss Horizon 2020 pilot projects current cybersecurity risks and practical for cybersecurity security strategies for companies and organi- sations against a backdrop of constantly CONCORDIA, SPARTA, CyberSec4Europe evolving threats.

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The Research Institute CODE at Bundes­ The new Centre for Digitalisation and wehr University Munich under the direction Technology Research of the German of Prof. Dr. Gabi Dreo Rodosek forms the Armed Forces (DTEC.Bw) is based at the nucleus of the community of experts who Bundeswehr University Munich, too. The deal with the sensitive topic of cybersecurity aim is to strategically pool and strengthen in research, the military, business, industry, the Bundeswehr University’s research in government authorities and associations. The the fields of digitalisation and the associated Bundeswehr University Munich is, of course, key and future technologies while enabling closely linked – across various departments – new research-based cooperation with stake- to both military and civilian authorities which holders from science, economy, adminis­ provide protection on international, national trative bodies and society. and regional levels. The aim of CODE is thus to further strengthen interaction between The Technical University of Munich (TUM) industry, research and the authorities and to is one of Germany’s first top three Universities create an ecosystem for innovation. Inno­ of Excellence. It is characterised by first-class vation skills from the field of research and research and teaching, an interdisciplinary industrial partners lay the foundation for approach and the promotion of talent. The top- further excellent research. ic of IT security and cybersecurity is currently covered by eight professorial chairs in com- Partners from Munich Munich is playing a decisive role in estab- puter science, electronic engineering and in- are involved in three lishing the European Network of Cyber­ formation technology and is complemented out of four Horizon 2020 pilot projects security Competence Centres: Partners from by chairs in mathematics and economics, (CONCORDIA, SPARTA the area are involved in three out of four which examine questions such as risk mod- and CyberSec4Europe). Horizon 2020 pilot projects (CONCORDIA, elling. The TUM’s Computer Science Faculty SPARTA and CyberSec4Europe). CONCORDIA is brimming with talent, attracting over is also in charge of coordinating the four 2,300 first semester students. pilot projects. The World Economic Forum emphasised CONCORDIA’s importance in es- The Ludwig-Maximilians-University tablishing successful ties and cooperation Munich is one of Europe’s leading research among highly diverse stakeholders in its lat- universities, with a tradition stretching back est “Cyber Information Sharing” report from over 500 years. Its status as a University of October 2020. The research institute CODE Excellence boosts its strength in the area of has taken over the leadership role on behalf research and further cements its international of CONCORDIA. status. Against this backdrop, the research group led by Prof. Dr. Dieter Kranzlmüller at The IBM Q Hub is also based at the Bundes­ the LMU’s Institute of Computer Science wehr University Munich. The Hub is part of a plays a key role in areas such as IT security – global network of research centres, universi- with respect to both training and research. The TUM’s Computer ties and companies which research quantum The group’s main research interests are in the Science Faculty is brimming with talent, computing technology and help to develop management of networked and distributed attracting over 2,300 the first practical applications for business systems, with a focus on grid and cloud first semester students. and science. computing, high-performance and distributed computing, as well as virtualisation concepts and their implementation. All these research areas also involve security aspects and pro- Excellent research: In the Times Higher vide excellent practical applications as well Education World University Ranking as insight into interdependencies between 2021, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University security systems. Munich shines at the first place among the EU-27 universities, the Technical Uni- versity of Munich is ranked third.

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Autonomous driving: The mobility of the future is put to test on the high- way A9 between Munich and Nuremberg.

This rich landscape is completed by the mas- Many high-tech companies in Munich oper- ter’s degree programme in IT security at ate their own research and development the Munich University of Applied Sciences. centres relevant to their respective disciplines. Examples include cyber and high-­security The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ), laboratories at Giesecke & Devrient, Infineon with its SuperMUC-NG, is a national and Eu- and Siemens, where, among other things, ropean supercomputing centre and IT service the robustness of security components are provider for Munich’s universities as well tested, as well as Nokia’s 5G test site and the as for a growing number of scientific institu- Cyberintelligence Laboratory run by Airbus The Leibniz Super­ tions in the Munich Metropolitan Area. The Defence and Space. Focal points include post-­ computing Centre is a national and European Centre looks at all aspects of cybersecurity, quantum cryptography, hardware and soft- supercomputing centre. from technical and organisational measures ware security (e. g. hardware security anchors), High-performance comput- to procedures for preventing, detecting and new security architecture and Big Data (data ing: Munich hosts the reacting to security issues. analytics). Major attention is given to the ‘SuperMUC-NG’, Europe’s third fastest computer long-term robustness and resistance of hard- based at the Leibniz Super- The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and ware components to both invasive and computing Centre. Integrated Security (AISEC) under the direc- non-invasive attacks. When it comes to soft- tion of Prof. Dr. Claudia Eckert is a beacon ware security, priorities include virtualisation, of national and European significance. The white box cryptography and formal methods. Institute is home to security and application Other important issues include advanced laboratories at the absolute cutting-edge of authentication procedures, biometrics and technology. The focus is on technology trans- secure operating systems. fer for SMEs. AISEC helps companies in all Under the direction of industries and service sectors to secure their Munich provides its vibrant start-up scene Prof. Dr. Claudia Eckert systems, infrastructure, products and servic- with the ideal conditions for developing new over 130 IT-security es. Over 130 IT-security experts at AISEC ideas and putting them into practice. Not experts at AISEC research and develop high-quality research and develop high-quality security only due to geographical proximity the collab- security solutions. solutions to boost reliability, confidentiality oration between start-ups and business is and protection against manipulation for IT- excellent and facilitates the possibility to test based systems and services. new products both technologically and com- mercially. This way, young companies can The Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive evolve from original ideas to the start-up phase Systems (IKS) focuses on applied research and beyond while established companies concerning dependable software technolo- benefit from the innovative spirit, creativity gies for safety-critical applications in the are- and dynamism of young entrepreneurs. Eight as of Industry 4.0 and automotive, as well incubators, numerous company-run acceler­ as mobile machines and commercial vehicles. ator programmes, as well as 500 investment and venture capital companies complement Fortiss, the research institute of the Free the many options available to assist entre­ Nine “unicorns” (start- State of for software-intensive sys- preneurs. In recent years, nine “unicorns” ups valued at over one billion euros) have tems and services, is a recognised and (start-ups valued at over one billion euros) emerged in Munich. important research partner for the Bavarian have emerged in Munich. economy and public administration when it comes to pioneering technologies of soft- ware and systems engineering.

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Each year, the Messe Nuremberg (the trade The Bavarian Cyber Alliance Centre (CAZ) in fair site just one hour from Munich by ICE the Bayerisches Landesamt für Verfassungs­ train) hosts the it-sa, Europe’s largest expo for schutz, the intelligence agency of the Free IT security and one of the most significant State of Bavaria, advises companies, univer- global platforms for solutions relating to cloud sities and the operators of critical infra­ management, mobile and cybersecurity, as structure on preventing and responding to well as data and network security. With some cyber attacks. The CAZ is the state’s central 750 exhibitors from 19 countries and over control and coordination office for IT and 15,000 professional visitors from both Germany cybersecurity. ~ 750 and abroad, the expo provides the perfect With some 750 exhibitors from 19 countries it-sa framework for dialogue, knowledge transfer Cyberabwehr Bayern (Cyberdefence Bay- is Europe’s largest expo and networking with leading players in the ern) was set up in 2020 as the central for IT security. sector. information and coordination platform for Bavaria’s government authorities for cyber­ The Information Security Hub (ISH) at security. It is embedded in Germany’s cyber- Munich Airport is the competence centre for security architecture as the main contact IT and aviation information security at Euro- partner for the National Cyberdefence Centre pean airports. Its expertise in the areas of (Nationales Cyberabwehrzentrum NCAZ). awareness, teaching and training is also of- fered to government authorities and other The Central Office for Information Technol- institutions. ogy in the Security Sector (ZITiS) is another Munich-based core component of Germany’s For years, the Bavarian State Government cybersecurity architecture. Subordinate to has placed emphasis on creating a powerful the Federal Ministry of the Interior, it is dedi- cybersecurity alliance by establishing and cated to research and development and expanding a strong network of stakeholders assists other government authorities respon- from business, research, science and politics. sible for security with cyber-related issues. To this end, the close, trust-based coopera- Germany and Bavaria tion of all parties important for cybersecurity ZITiS will collaborate with the Bundeswehr have responded to in Bavaria, Germany and Europe, has con­ University Munich on its university-based the increasing cyber threats by adopting an tinued to develop and consolidate. Bavaria has research and the development of new security effective cybersecurity responded to the increasing cyber security technologies and applications. architecture. threats by adopting a consistent and success- ful security policy, as well as an effective cybersecurity architecture. In this way, it pro- tects its citizens and companies and safe- guards the state’s ability to act.

With its State Office for Security in Infor- mation Technology (LSI), Bavaria became the first German federal state to set up its own authority for IT security. In addition to actively protecting Bavaria’s IT systems, its role is to advise the state’s local authori- ties, public companies as operators of >> The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre fits perfectly Innovative research: The Highlight critical infrastructure and the state adminis- Towers are home to the IBM Watson tration itself. in Munich’s IT and cybersecurity Center which focusses on AI and landscape and stands to benefit IoT; its neighbour is fortiss, Bavaria’s own research institute for software-­ from the city’s unique cybersecu- intensive systems. rity ecosystem.

13 02 Unique in Europe: high-tech innovation centre

Bavaria and its state capital Munich occupy a leading European or even global position in numerous areas of cutting-edge technology.

Smart assistance: The care robot GARMI was developed as a tool for telemedicine by the Munich School of Robotics and Machine Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich. 02 Unique in Europe: high-tech innovation centre

A unique combination of high-tech compa- Bavaria possesses an outstanding ecosystem nies and research institutions is one of the for quantum technologies, which are di- region’s defining characteristics, giving it rectly relevant to cybersecurity technologies. major global appeal. Bavaria’s universities, The Munich Center for Quantum Science research institutions, companies and asso­ and Technology represents an excellent tech- ciations work in coordinated networks which nology hub which, in the coming years, ensure optimum technology transfer from will expand and become central to Bavaria’s basic research to practical application. quantum industry. Bavaria has a tradition of new ideas and ongoing Bavaria has a tradition of new ideas and innovation. ongoing innovation. Bavaria is making an important contribution to the creation of the highly-secure, tap- As part of its High-tech Agenda, Bavaria’s proof European quantum communication State Government has made some 3.5 billion network at both the national and EU level: euros available to expand the research land- The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, scape throughout the state. Thanks to this Regional Development and Energy is prepar- strong investment in research, areas like arti- ing the internal German connection from ficial intelligence, quantum technologies Bavaria to Saxony, including a testbed infra- and aerospace engineering get a boost for structure, while the Bavarian Ministry for the forthcoming years. Digital Affairs is investigating the case for a transnational connection to Austria. Along- The High-tech Agenda saw the launch of the side illustrious university-based research in- AI District Bavaria, with Munich at its heart. stitutions and the Max Planck Society, the The Mission Institute for Artificial Intelligence Institute for Communication and Navigation will pool and link fundamental science and at the German Aerospace Centre on Munich’s applied research in this field. The Munich doorstep is an excellent partner for satellite Center for Machine Learning, an initiative of communication when it comes to tap-proof the two Universities of Excellence LMU and quantum communication. Artificial intelligence, TUM, as well as the Munich School of Robot- quantum technologies and aerospace engineering ics and Machine Intelligence, form the pillars The IBM Q Hub Munich has been working get a boost in the forth- of the AI Mission Institute. 22 new AI pro­ with the Bundeswehr University in the area of coming years thanks fessorships are being set up for this purpose quantum computing since 2018. Together, to the High-tech Agenda. at Munich’s universities. In Bavaria as a they are facilitating application research rele- whole, a total of 100 new AI chairs are creat- vant to security in a network of business ed and linked to the AI District Munich. partners and research institutes.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems (IKS) is working on security solu- tions for autonomous driving and flying. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security (AISEC) will also be further strengthened. Its work ranges from the integrated security of embedded systems and hardware components to operating sys- tems, applications, cloud-based services – as well as solutions for secure software and 22 new AI professorships Bavaria possesses an are being set up at system development – and the use of ma- >> Munich’s universities. chine learning technologies for cybersecurity. outstanding ecosystem for quantum technologies, The Future in sight: Secure directly relevant to cyber­- digital identities are essential security technologies. for the cyberspace.

16 02 Unique in Europe: high-tech innovation centre

With its 6G Initiative, Bavaria is already in- The technology companies in Munich exhibit vesting in the research and development a high level of innovation and technological of future mobile communication. The aim of excellence. Evidence for this lies in the sig- three interlinked approaches is to conduct nificant expenditure on research and develop- basic research, launch and support plans for ment (on average, roughly 7 per cent of turn­ Technology companies in Munich invest innovative research and development coop- over) and the hundreds of patent applications roughly 7 per cent of eration as well as to link relevant players in the area of IT and cybersecurity. turnover in research from the worlds of science and business. and development. Involvement in the most important interna- With more than 11,000 companies and tional standardisation committees under- 118,000 employees in the IT and communi- lines the globally active role of the technology cations technology sector, the Valley providers based here. Noteworthy in this re- places Munich in a leading position in Europe. gard are, to name just a few, GlobalPlatform, No renowned manufacturer of IT security ISO, Common Criteria, Industrial Internet products wants to be without a base in the Consortium, W3C, ETSI, FIDO and ICANN. Munich Metropolitan Area. The proportion of Munich-based companies > 11,000 with product certification meeting the high- The Isar Valley is the The EU Atlas of ICT Hotspots ranks Bavaria’s est security standards (e. g. via the Federal home of more than 11,000 companies in the Capital in first place, ahead even of London Office for Information Security) is also well IT and communications and Paris. It is no coincidence that the Euro- above the German average. technology sector. pean Commission named Munich Europe’s Top ICT Hub – companies, start-ups and the The aim of the new Centre for Digitalisation numerous research institutes in and around and Technology Research of the German the city are all active in areas relevant to the Armed Forces (DTEC.Bw) at the Bundes­ digital transformation. wehr University Munich is to strengthen the links between university-based research in Bavaria as a high-tech state integrates the digitalisation and key and future technologies development labs of numerous companies, in a secure environment, to channel it towards State-of-the-art medicine: Hybrid surgery rooms at universities, technology clusters and scientific greater innovation and to test new (research-­ the hospital of the Technical institutes, including those of the Fraun- based) cooperation between the German University of Munich pro- hofer and Max Planck Societies, the Leibniz Armed Forces and stakeholders from econo- vide physicians with three-­ Munich is Europe’s Top dimensional images of Association and the Helmholtz Association. my, science, and society. An additional aim ICT Hub. the patient. All these organisations create a climate in is to attract excellent young researchers for which research and development can grow. the armed forces, science and business. This means that bright minds are given the The DTEC.Bw thus serves as a driving force space and freedom they need to foster their for the German Armed Forces’ university-­ ideas. In addition, cooperation with com­ based digitalisation and technology research panies from all user industries expands the while also increasing the availability of digi- >> The technology companies potential for cross-industry innovation and tal and technological innovations to both in Munich exhibit a high level partnerships. Munich is also home to a vibrant public and private stakeholders in Germany. of innovation and techno­logical and active community, which is reflected excellence. in numerous initiatives, events and meet-ups focusing on the topics of digitalisation and new technologies.

Fast network connectivity: Bavaria makes high invest- ments into its broadband infrastructure and IT security.

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The City of Munich provides a large number of premises ideally suited to meeting the needs of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre.

High-quality premises centrally located and Potential locations in direct proximity to cybersecurity companies Munich provides a selection of ideally-suited and research institutions are available. premises, which are available for immediate use and can be offered free of charge. One Munich is already home to numerous Euro- building is situated in the heart of Munich, Munich International Air- pean and German authorities and institutions. two are close to technology clusters and an port is about 37 kilometres As a major economic centre, Munich has additional building is in direct proximity to from the city centre. It plenty of experience in providing all manner the Bundeswehr University Munich. All the takes about 35 minutes to of support to international organisations and locations have excellent transport links, drive there or 38 minutes to go by S-Bahn. authorities. The partners in administration including to Munich Airport. and real estate work in a goal-oriented and closely linked manner to provide maximum support and ensure that organisations can launch operations in Munich as swiftly as possible. These first-class premises are en- European Munich: hanced by the highest security standards The European Patent Office employs more and an exceptional information and commu- than 3,700 people nications infrastructure. Links to public trans- from 35 countries. port and international schools are excellent and government authorities and cybersecurity clusters are also easy to reach.

>> The first-class premises are enhanced by the highest security standards and an exceptional Flying gardens: The exclusive ‘Five courtyards’ (Fünf Höfe) information and communications are one of the potential sites. infrastructure.

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Allianz Arena Attractive locations

in a city of highlights BMW Welt

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Königsplatz Munich in figures

Schloss Nymphenburg 310.7 km2 Residenz area

1 1,558,395 Museumsquartier inhabitants 2 2 Potential locations Theresienwiese Staatsoper 5,027 per km population density 1 Fünf Höfe 2 Ten Towers 3 R’n’B im Kustermannpark Frauenkirche 4 Neubiberg Werksviertel

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Deutsches Schlachthofviertel Museum

Flaucher Isar Hellabrunn

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North 04 Outstanding: High-class art: the as Munich’s central hub for public transport was designed by the light artist Ingo Maurer. infrastructure

Munich has excellent transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructure. 04 Outstanding: infrastructure

Helsinki

The continuous development of all means Oslo Tallinn of transport and Munich’s central location Stockholm along major European transport routes Moscow ensure excellent access to all EU Member States and beyond. Riga The central European location combined with 3 h flight time one of the most modern transport networks, which links road, high-speed railway and inter- Copenhagen national airports in and around Munich with Vilnius one another, ensures that all destinations can Munich Airport is 2 h flight time Europe’s best Airport. be reached quickly. This applies not only to transport links to the entire world, but also Minsk mobility within the city itself and its surround- Dublin Berlin ing region. The transport infrastructure thus Amsterdam Warsaw ideally fulfils the needs of business, everyday life and leisure activities. London 1 h flight time Brussels Munich Airport is regularly ranked in the top Kyiv Prague ten of the “World Airport Awards” – in 2020 Luxembourg it was ranked 5th, making it Europe’s best airport. In 2019, flights travelled to 254 desti- Bratislava Munich Vienna nations in 75 countries. Paris Chisinau Vaduz Budapest However, the transport infrastructure Bern is not the only aspect in a class of its own. Ljubljana The technological infrastructure is likewise Zagreb of the very highest quality. Munich and Bucharest the surrounding region boast a well-devel- Belgrade oped broadband network and a high-­ Sarajevo Monaco San Marino performance mobile phone network. The large-scale fibre optic network delivers high- speed internet. In 2019 Munich was among Andorra Podgorica Sofia the first five cities in Germany in which the new Rome Skopje 5G network was launched. The shortlisted premises for the European Cybersecurity Com- Tirana A well-developed broad- Madrid Ankara band network and a petence Centre possess an excellent infor- high-performance­ mobile mation and communications infrastructure. phone network and the large-scale fibre optic Lisbon network delivers high- Athens speed internet.

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>> Munich can be reached quickly from all European capitals.

26 05 Highly skilled: labour force

Bavaria is a popular choice among highly skilled workers as a place to both live and work. The excellent conditions increasingly attract skilled workers from all over the world.

Citizens from over 180 countries have made As the state capital and seat of government, Munich their home. More than one in four Munich can provide highly qualified skilled residents has foreign citizenship. Munich workers in the areas of administration and draws top talent from all sectors, not least services. The administration in Bavaria has a because of the high standard of living. longtime experience in handling EU funding programmes, e. g. EFRE, ESF, Horizon 2020 – Each year, some 4,000 highly skilled ICT Qualifications and training are the key just to name a few. Thousands of excellently university graduates resources among Munich’s labour force. trained graduates from all disciplines emerge enter the labour market. The knowledge and skills they possess guar- from Munich’s 22 universities onto the labour antee prosperity and are the decisive reason market each year. University graduates why many international companies set account for 35.7 per cent of Munich’s work- up base here. Highly skilled workers can be force, making it the highest proportion in found quickly here. Various organisations, German cities. Munich-based companies such as the Employment Agency, can assist also attract skilled workers from abroad. with the search for suitable employees. Among these renowned organisations are six German DAX-listed companies, as well as Business, research and administrative organi- global players like Google, IBM, Microsoft and sations in Munich have access to a consist- the European Patent Office. Employers ently high number of graduates. ICT-specific can select from a large pool of international 3 5 .7 % degree programmes are now offered at all skilled workers and talent. University graduates Bavarian universities, covering every aspect account for 35.7 per cent of Munich’s workforce, of the sector. Courses range from computer making it the highest pro- science and computational engineering to AI portion in German cities. and Big Data. Each year, some 4,400 highly skilled university graduates enter the labour market.

>> Munich draws top Attractive professional talent from all sectors, environment: Bavaria offers excellent surroundings for not least because of the work and leisure activities. high standard of living.

29 A traditional home to talents: Munich’s Ludwig-Maximilians- University has welcomed its students in its atrium every year since 1835. 06 First-class: education and training

From childhood on children and youths enjoy education and training in excellent schools and facilities.

In Munich, young families benefit from a Munich’s 22 universities offer a great range dense network and variety of childcare of educational opportunities. A total of facilities, which provide children with an around 130,000 students are registered in the excellent start in education. Families universities’ various study programmes. from across the world are highly welcome A considerable number of programmes are here: Over 70 facilities offer bilingual also available in English. childcare or teaching. Munich is home to two of the world’s leading State- and city-run primary schools as well universities. In the Times Higher Education as the secondary schools are cost-free. World University Ranking 2021, the Ludwig- In addition, various private schools have Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich been set up in the Munich Metropolitan achieves the highest ranking in the EU (and School attendence is Area. These schools offer teaching in multi- is ranked 32nd globally). Ranked third in cost-free. ple languages or extensive supplementary the EU (and 41st globally) is the Technical programmes and cover primary as well as University of Munich (TUM). Both are secondary education. among Germany’s first three Universities of Excellence. Although students benefit from For decades, Bavaria’s school pupils have first-class research and teaching, their ed- been among Europe’s elite. Alongside the ucation is free, as there are no fees involved. qualification appropriate to the type of school, the education institutions place a high value on teaching soft skills. Courses impart general and subject-specific knowledge, but also key skills such as teamwork, independence, crea- tivity and thinking outside the box, thus giving Munich’s 22 universities offer a great range of children and youths an ideal foundation for educational opportunities. their developing personalities.

The European School Munich, 16 interna- tional schools and a growing number of multilingual educational offers underline the international approach to education and >> The European School Munich, training and provide an excellent foundation 16 international schools and a for young people to enter into their adult growing number of multilingual lives. The children of EU civil servants receive educational offers underline prioritised and cost-free access to the Euro- the international approach to pean School Munich. education and training.

30 A world-renowned attraction: Surfers from all over the world visit Munich’s English Garden to ride the ‘standing wave’.

The City of Munich is the living symbol of With more than 100 consulates and consulate Bavaria’s open-minded, international generals, Munich has the second-highest outlook. 44 per cent of Munich residents concentration of foreign diplomatic bodies in have roots outside Germany. Germany. Over 400 international culture and leisure clubs form a vibrant part of the In particular, the high-tech sectors have society and offer expats a piece of home Over 400 international culture and leisure clubs attracted numerous international experts to away from home. form a vibrant part of Bavaria’s research and development institu- the society. tions. Work which transcends linguistic and Messe Munich for international trade fairs, geographical boundaries has helped to create and numerous conferences enjoy worldwide a cosmopolitan culture in which experts reputation. Munich also attracts and charms and their families from many countries work millions of tourists annually from all over the together and benefit fully from Bavaria’s world. The is a perfect symbol advantages as a place for living and working. of life in Munich: rooted in tradition yet open-­ 44 % minded. Expats and locals, with the help of Munich of Munich residents have roots outside Germany. and Bavaria, have created a diverse cultural and educational infrastructure, which is based above all on partnerships with univer- sities, towns and cities and local communities, as well as with schools and research institu- tions. The internationalisation of the region’s universities has been an ongoing process for years. Bavaria’s university landscape, in particular the elite universities LMU and TUM in Munich, is now firmly integrated in inter- national networks and partnerships. Some Vibrant internationality: 4,000 active partnerships have arisen between Expats from over 180 nations Bavarian-based organisations and other live in Munich. institutions throughout the world. Study pro- grammes as well as research and teaching meet the highest international standards. Children in 16 international schools and more 07 than 70 bilingual childcare facilities benefit from Munich’s international character from Open-minded: an early age. international outlook

In its almost thousand-year-long history, Bavaria has always taken an international approach >> In particular, the high-tech and been linked both culturally and economically sectors have attracted numerous to key European and global centres. international experts to Bavaria’s research and development insti­ tutions.

32 33 08 Rich cultural offerings, vibrant traditions, diverse leisure opportunities and well-­ Perfect: location preserved nature all help to make Bavaria a great place to live. Located in the heart of Europe, Munich offers Its central position along Europe’s major outstanding framework conditions for European transport routes ensures ideal connections institutions. People of every nationality and to all EU Member States. All European capitals can be reached from Munich within culture feel at home here. three hours.

The city offers first-class accommodation and conference spaces of all sizes and suitable to every budget. 470 hotels and bed and breakfasts with 88,000 beds host some 8.75 million guests annually. The International Congress Centre Munich (ICM) enjoys an international reputation as a leading location for major congresses and events. Other at- tracting event locations include the Alte Kon- gresshalle, the Olympiahalle, the Muffatwerk, the Studios, the MVG Museum and the BMW Welt – a masterpiece of modern architecture. 8.75 m 4 Munich hosts some UNESCO World Heritage sites just Further architectural highlights include the 8.75 million guest annually. a stone’s throw from Munich. palaces of the Bavarian kings, above all Neu- schwanstein Castle, situated close to the City of Munich. Four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the beautiful Alps are always worth a visit. Lake Starnberg, Lake Ammersee and Lake Chiemsee offer wonderful opportunities for sailing, swimming and leisurely walks. All of these attractions are just a stone’s throw from Munich.

Fantastic view: Visitors of the >> Munich’s central roof-top terrace of the Technical position in Europe ensures University of Munich can let Attractive sights: The Hofbräuhaus (above) their gaze wander over the perfect connections and the BMW visitors’ centre (below) attract splendid pano­rama of the Alps. to all EU Member States. millions of international guests every year.

35 09 Excellent: quality of life

In the current Mercer Quality of living city ranking, Munich is placed among the world’s top. This is no surprise: Where else can you find urban flair, wonderful nature, and countless leisure activities in such close proximity?

One of Munich’s finest landmarks: The Monopteros in the English Garden was erected in 1836 and is a popular meeting point for the city’s youth. 09 Excellent: quality of life

With its shallow gravel banks and broad, grassy perimeters, the River Isar is Munich’s blue lifeline. It is the perfect place to walk, jog, cycle and paddle. Expansive parks make Munich a green city: the Olympic Park, West- park, Nymphenburg Park and Hellabrunn Zoo are just a few noteworthy examples. However, the English Garden undoubtedly is excep- tional! As one of the world’s most expansive park landscapes, it attracts locals and tour- ists alike with its picturesque streams, lakes and lawns, as well as with its cafes and beer gardens. Nothing beats relaxing with a tasty snack under a chestnut tree in full bloom. The surfers on the Eisbach Wave have become a major attraction. Even in winter, surfing enthusiasts gather here to ride the wave.

Munich is one of the world’s most liveable cities – and for many it is also the most lovable. The New York Times loves our “pic- White splendour: The ture-postcard city”. And it is true: Choose Alps are just a one- any measure – economy, education, infra- hour drive away from structure, safety, culture or the quality of Should the need arise, excellent doctors in Munich. life – in all of these Munich is a real champi- 52 hospitals in Munich offer an exceptionally on. The same goes for football, of course, high level of medical care. The hospitals of with the FC Bayern München as one of the the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich world’s most successful clubs. and the Technical University of Munich are among the world’s top 100. Germany has one Personal safety is a key factor when it comes of Europe’s best healthcare systems, with to quality of life: Munich is Germany’s safest a dense network of doctors and hospitals, the city and one of the safest cities worldwide. best ratio of hospital beds to residents in A low crime rate, effective law enforcement, Europe (eight beds per 1,000 residents), and as well as a stable social and political envi- the shortest waiting time for appointments ronment help to ensure the well-being of locals with specialists in the EU. The German health and expats alike. Cybersecurity is at a similar- system offers comprehensive insurance ly high level due to an outstanding cyber­ cover and high-level services. Munich is one of the world’s most liveable security architecture and powerful govern- cities – and for many it ment authorities in this area. Munich also offers an excellent labour mar- is also the most lovable. ket: Thanks to the presence of international companies, Munich offers international skilled workers a broad range of career op- portunities. Many international companies whose working language is English have a base in Munich. The European Patent Office employs more than 3,700 people from 35 countries. Munich is Germany’s World-class art: “The Great Last >> Judgement” (~1617) by Peter Paul safest city and one of the Rubens in the . safest cities worldwide.

39 09 Excellent: quality of life A blue lifeline: The river Isar’s banks and surrounding meadows form a perfect recreational space.

Munich’s unemployment rate amounts to >> Many international companies only 3.3 per cent, one of the lowest in Europe whose working language is (2019). EU citizens have full, unrestricted English have a base in Munich. access to the labour market. Plenty of support is available to job seekers when it comes to gaining recognition for school, professional and university certificates or qualifications which were obtained abroad.

But of course, life is about more than just museums with masterpieces from many cen- In twelve Michelin-star work and Munich is brimming with cultural turies, top-class orchestras and countless restaurant connoisseurs life and leisure time activities. Munich’s festivals are the obvious highlights. However, and food lovers will delight in the culinary culture has something for everyone: Germa- the bar and club scene also enjoys a legend- diversity. ny’s largest opera house, world-famous ary reputation. Whether you prefer jazz, rock, techno or electronic music, there is something to please everyone.

Munich also offers an exquisite dining land- scape. In twelve Michelin-star restaurants as well as numerous other restaurants, bistros, and cafes, connoisseurs and food lovers will delight in the culinary diversity. If the weather is kind, Munich’s many beer gardens offer an excellent alternative and the chance to enjoy a typical piece of Munich life with beer and pretzels. Munich is a very welcoming city which is down-to-earth, conscious of tra- dition but also open-minded – and with its heart very much in the right place.

A Bavarian classic: The Weißwurst is tradition- ally served with sweet mustard and pretzels.

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