A region for the people

Over 6 million people live in the RegioTriRhena, two thirds are of employment age. Since 2010, the employment rate has grown from 79 to 81%. This is a region of economic strength, covering vehicle construction, tourism, service sectors and the life sciences, which all secure jobs and stable growth. It is also a region where people enjoy living, are above the average happy and in general earn above-average wages. This happiness is also shared with 22 million tourists per year who have registered overnight stays.

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How open the region has become can be seen at the borders in Breisach or Kehl, where goods-trading flows easily. However, in Weil am Rhein and in Rheinfelden, the customs have more work to do, because these are at the EU-borders. More than 1 million heavy goods vehicles clear customs each year, generating over 2 billion Euro in tax. In addition, the border customs control much more. In 2020, they impounded 182 kg of mariuhana and many other illegal drugs. They protect against smuggling, illicit employment and product piracy. This is also economic support according to the customs professionals.