“Spain and Germany share a strong industrial relationship based on trust and a common vision for Europe’s economic future. Spain’s participation as a partner country at HANNOVER MESSE 2027 reflects the strength of our business sector and our commitment to a more sustainable, technological, digital, and competitive industry. For Spain, it is an honor to strengthen this strategic cooperation and continue driving industrial growth in Europe together,” explained Brustenga.
“Spain is the ideal partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2027. Not only does it play a leading role in future technologies, such as electromobility and green hydrogen, but it is also committed to a digital and sustainable industry,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Deutsche Messe AG. “In times of global upheaval, close cooperation with Spain is taking on strategic importance. This combination makes Spain a key partner for Germany, Europe, and the global community on the path to a sustainable, digitalized, and competitive industry.”.
The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism is driving a comprehensive transformation and reindustrialization process that is already yielding tangible results across the country. The aim is to contribute to a broader transformation in Europe, with Germany as a central driver in the region and a strong partner. Spain is promoting the development of interconnected industrial hubs, the creation of a new value chain for electric vehicles—supported in part by significant foreign investment—and the implementation of strategic projects aligned with the goals of the energy transition and decarbonization.
To date, over €3.5 billion has been allocated through national programs to support modernization and sustainability. Nearly 900 companies, many of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have already benefited from these funds. At the same time, Spain is undertaking a comprehensive review of its regulatory framework to provide legal certainty and create an environment conducive to investment and innovation. Spain's Industry and Strategic Autonomy Law lays the groundwork for a new phase of reindustrialization, focused on digitalization, strengthening industrial capabilities, and making more efficient use of renewable energy.
Germany is one of Spain's most important trading and investment partners. Spain primarily exports agricultural products, vehicles, and machinery to Germany, which in turn exports machinery, chemicals, and industrial goods to Spain. Furthermore, strong ties in the tourism sector and the labor market reinforce both economies in the long term.
