# Regional industrial and cross-border economic initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-industrial-and-cross-border-economic-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-07T04:52:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Industrial leaders and regional initiatives in Germany and France are focusing on economic transformation and cross-border cooperation. In the Bonn and Rhein-Sieg regions of Germany, industry representatives have called for improved transport infrastructure and a secure energy supply to support businesses navigating digitalization and rising costs.

In the Grand Est and Upper Rhine regions, efforts to strengthen the ‘industry of the future’ include the Euro Industries trade fair and the Communauté des Offreurs de Solutions, a group of approximately 50 companies collaborating on technical expertise. Additionally, the Business Twin project is facilitating commerce between France and Germany by pairing companies to build professional networks and access neighboring markets.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Regional business initiatives strengthen industry and cross-border ties in France and Germany

Business initiatives in the Grand Est and Upper Rhine regions are fostering industrial innovation and cross-border cooperation between French and German companies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-business-initiatives-strengthen-industry-and-cross-border-ties-in-france-and-germany

### 2026-08-25: Bonn/Rhein-Sieg industry leaders call for better infrastructure

The Initiative Industrie Bonn/Rhein-Sieg addressed industrial transformation challenges in Germany, calling for better energy and transport infrastructure to support regional companies.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bonnrhein-sieg-industry-leaders-call-for-better-infrastructure

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