RegioTriRhena President Bernd Dallmann in an interview with the Badische Zeitung: “Working for the Region.”
Bernd Dallmann, 75, was Freiburg’s top economic development official for over three decades. Today, he advocates for joint projects in the border triangle and keeps a close eye on developments in China.
In the past, says Bernd Dallmann, being located in a border region was an economic disadvantage. Today, he says, the border location has turned into an advantage: “The key is that while borders preserve cultural distinctiveness, they must not hinder the exchange of labor, knowledge, services, and economic activities,” says the economist, who holds a doctorate in economics. He sees excellent prospects for the future for Freiburg and Southern Baden, for Alsace, and for the Basel region—but only if everyone continues to work together.
Cross-border cooperation in tourism as an opportunity for the economy and the population of the Upper Rhine and the RegioTriRhena
With around 30 million overnight stays and 200,000 beds, the tri-national tourism region is on a par with Tuscany and South Tyrol.
The European Single Market and the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU promote integration in the German-French-Swiss border region. The shared aim of this cooperation is to further improve the Upper Rhine region’s international competitiveness in the tourism sector and to raise its profile as a tourist destination.
Tourism conference in Bad Krozingen
Tourism boosts the economy, society and culture in the Upper Rhine region
To mark its 30th anniversary, RegioTriRhena hosted a tourism conference in Bad Krozingen. The focus was on the potential of cross-border cooperation and the added value it creates. It is precisely through this collaboration that the region’s strengths come to the fore: the hotel and catering sectors, tourist attractions and cultural events on the German, French and Swiss sides complement one another to form a diverse range of offerings that benefits guests from both home and abroad, as well as the people living in the Upper Rhine region.
RegioTriRhena visits Kleyling France
Reception at the new logistics centre in Village-Neuf
Freiburg, 21 April 2026 – Members of RegioTriRhena were guests at Kleyling France and were officially welcomed at the company’s premises in Village-Neuf.
China Strategy 2026: Partners, Market, Competitors
Business Representatives from the Region Discuss Future Prospects
Freiburg, 17 March 2026 – How should companies in the Upper Rhine region position themselves in China in the future? This question was the focus of a joint event organised by RegioTriRhena in collaboration with the commercial law firm ADVANT Beiten, the Confucius Institute Freiburg and the China Forum.
Cross-border trade in the Upper Rhine region: opportunities, challenges and clear messages
Weil am Rhein, 7 November 2025 – Under the title ‘Upper Rhine: Trade without borders!’, the RegioTriRhena network invited representatives from politics, business and administration to Weil am Rhein Town Hall. The aim of the event was to highlight the importance of cross-border trade and develop common perspectives for the future.
Visitation of the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) in Colmar, Alsace
Colmar Around 35 interested members and guests of RegioTriRhena visited INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement – National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment) in Colmar. The numerous guests were welcomed by the three presidents, Jean Klinkert, Bernd Dallmann, and Kathrin Amacker.
INRAE is one of the most important players in the field of research and innovation in France.
RegioTriRhena and Regio Basiliensis visit habö AG
The company provides exciting insights into the circular economy of construction waste
Regio Basiliensis and RegioTriRhena are jointly organising a tri-national company tour at habö AG in Allschwil. The members of RegioTriRhena and Regio Basiliensis had the opportunity to get to know this interesting company better and learn more about the circular economy in the construction industry.
Regional meeting between Chantal Kopf MdB and RegioTriRhena President Bernd Dallmann
Cross-border confidence building more important than ever!
The re-elected Green MP for the Freiburg constituency and the President of RegioTriRhena, Bernd Dallmann and his Managing Director Manfred Claaßens, met for an exchange of views in the constituency office in Freiburg.
Climate change has reached the Upper Rhine Graben with great intensity
RegioTrirhena calls for cross-border measures based on the Basel model
Freiburg, 28 March 2025; Climate change is not heading our way, it has already been here for a long time, was the message from the President of RegioTrirhena Bernd Dallmann as he welcomed the packed event hall in the Greiffeneggschlössle in Freiburg.