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"House of Germany": Germany announces representation at the World Economic Forum

In January, thousands of participants from politics and business travel to Davos again. The Federal Government wants to advertise for its own location in the "House of Germany" there in the future.

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"House of Germany": Germany announces representation at the World Economic Forum

The German government has announced that it will open its own representation at the next World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18-22, 2027. The "House of Germany" will bring together international decision-makers and showcase Germany as an attractive location for investment and innovation. The house, run jointly by the Digital and Economic Ministries, will host panels, discussions, and meetings over five days, focusing on future investments and Germany's role in developing artificial intelligence.

Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche and Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger will open the house, aiming to make Germany visible and a co-creator at the forum.

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