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A message from Wolfgang Schäuble,

Federal Minister of Finance

The decision by the British people to withdraw from the Eu-

ropean Union raises many questions – not least in the area of

financial market regulation. It is not yet clear how these ques-

tions will ultimately be resolved. Until then, we in the Euro-

pean Union will face a number of uncertainties and risks.

This makes it all the more important to minimise such risks

and to take timely measures that will ensure stability and give

us the certainty to plan ahead. Selecting an optimal location

for the future headquarters of the European Banking Authority is one such measure. I am

firmly convinced that a key combination of factors makes Frankfurt the best option:

First-rate infrastructure: Frankfurt is situated at the geographic heart of Europe. It is one of

the continent’s main transport hubs, offering outstanding connections to all of the major fi-

nancial centres both in Europe and around the globe. Frankfurt’s high level of international

competitiveness is well-known. Its dense network of banks, insurance companies, and nation-

al and European institutions and supervisory bodies is a unique asset that no other financial

centre in Europe can match. In addition, a large number of highly respected law firms and

financial companies have offices in Frankfurt, and the region is home to 34 top-notch higher

education institutions. Put all of these components together, and you have a city with a tre-

mendous level of financial market expertise.

Ready for a seamless transition: To ensure the continuous stability of financial markets in

the European Union, it is imperative for the EBA to remain fully functional during the transi-

tion period. Selecting Frankfurt as the EBA’s new home would provide this continuity. A

number of centrally situated, high-quality office spaces are available for the EBA’s immediate

relocation, and at very inexpensive conditions when compared with other European cities.

An optimal environment for an international institution: With its vibrant international

community, Frankfurt is easily one of Germany’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is home to a

large number of international firms, thus ensuring an extensive pool of skilled talent. In addi-

tion, over 30 public and private schools offering international curricula are located here. Its

rich and multi-faceted cultural scene is also tailored towards an international audience.

These are just a few of the competitive advantages that Frankfurt has to offer. Furthermore,

the city benefits from the positive and stable economic conditions prevailing in Germany. A

decision in favour of Frankfurt would ensure the continued success of the EBA’s work. This

would be true not just for the EBA but for all financial institutions based in the United King-

dom, which would all be welcome to make Germany their home.

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A message from Volker Bouffier,

Minister-President of the state of Hesse

All roads lead to Hesse and Frankfurt, which is located at the geographic heart

of Europe.

This is a motto we confidently proclaim, and because Frankfurt is the largest

financial centre on the continent, we are proud that it also applies to the areas of

financial market stability and regulation. Our vision is always directed towards

the European Union in its entirety, not just the euro area. This approach has helped Frankfurt to

maintain its prominence in the globalised world of finance and to reinforce its position as a centre

of excellence for European financial market stability.

This is a central priority for the government of the state of Hesse, because Frankfurt is home to a

unique network encompassing all relevant financial sector stakeholders. As a result, communica-

tion routes are extremely efficient here, and this facilitates balanced financial policies that take

diverse interests into account and that at the same time are designed to advance sustainability and

trust.

The finance industry is a major driver of Hesse’s economy, and Frankfurt has a long tradition of

serving as a base for financial sector companies and authorities. This manifests itself in the bank

towers that are such a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. This tradition is also a covenant,

which we believe gives us a responsibility to guide and shape the region’s future development in a

way that also takes the interests of businesses and consumers into account. We pay close attention

to trends and take measures to attract new business models and FinTech companies to Frankfurt.

An internationally renowned network of universities and research centres that place a particular

emphasis on economic and fiscal policy helps us in our efforts to achieve this objective. Innova-

tion boosts competitiveness in a global market. At the same time, the global financial crisis

showed us the importance of supervision and regulation. Put all this together, and you have both

the framework and the force field for the sound, reliable and competitive development of the fi-

nancial sector.

The industry looks to Frankfurt, because the word of the supervisory authorities located here car-

ries European and international weight. The EBA’s relocation to Frankfurt would round out the

existing network of institutions – currently made up of the ECB, ESRB, SSM, EIOPA, Deutsche

Bundesbank and BaFin – in a single location. This would enhance the EU’s status as a force for

financial market stability worldwide, thus benefiting all EU member states. Today more than ever,

it is crucial to speak with a unified voice. So it is not just as a Hessian, but rather as a staunch

European, that I would like to underscore the importance of bringing all of these organisations

together in one place. In our view, Frankfurt’s bid to serve as the future home of the EBA also

represents an opportunity to boost efficiency.

The decision to relocate an agency is one that must be made carefully, because it has direct rami-

fications for staff members and their families. I would like to assure you that our bid involves a

comprehensive vision that goes well beyond financial questions and economic data. Frankfurt and

its surrounding region stand for a multi-faceted, global outlook, and our state of Hesse has much

to offer. To us, having the EBA and its staff make Frankfurt their new home would be an enrich-

ment that we would very much look forward to. Welcome to Frankfurt.

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A message from Peter Feldmann,

Mayor of Frankfurt

To me, Frankfurt is Germany’s most beautiful city. It offers every-

thing people expect from a major international city, and much more.

The Main river is a perfect example: its scenic banks attract a cos-

mopolitan mix of cyclists, skaters and runners, lovers of culture en-

joying one of the many riverside museums, and café-goers taking in

the skyline at the end of the workday. In less than ten minutes, you

can walk from the Main to a wide array of venues that offer world-class entertainment cater-

ing to every taste: the Oper Frankfurt in the central business district, the Schauspielhaus thea-

tre, the Alte Oper, and the outstanding English Theatre – the largest English-language theatre

on the European continent.

From there, a leisurely stroll of a few minutes leads through the “Fressgass” – a popular area

with an abundance of restaurants, bars and cafés – to the Zeil, one of the busiest shopping

areas and pedestrian zones in Germany. The Zeil is directly adjacent to the central business

district, which means that the people working in the shimmering office towers can just hop

outside to enjoy lunch in the sunshine or do some casual shopping.

When I am in the city centre, I take special pleasure in all the international visitors who come

to explore the old town and half-timbered houses near the Römerberg square or to meet up

with business associates from around the world. The city centre is a popular meeting place for

business travellers – after all, it is just 12 minutes away from the Frankfurt Airport, one of

Europe’s largest airports. The central train station is even closer and is a major link to a first-

rate railway network with easy connections to other large cities in Germany and Europe. This

is a major plus point for commuters. People who prefer to live in the countryside can take

advantage of an extensive highway network and a highly efficient public transport system to

get into the city quickly and comfortably.

The beautiful countryside surrounding Frankfurt only adds to the city’s attractiveness. The

forests and hills of the Taunus and Odenwald and the vineyards of the Rhinegau region are

perfect for day trips, weekend excursions and short vacations.

With all of these assets, combined with a flourishing economy, it is no wonder that more and

more people have been choosing to move to Frankfurt in recent years. For this reason, we

have been developing new residential areas and building new office towers to ensure that our

new arrivals experience the same high quality of life that we have long enjoyed. In addition,

the number of German and international schools and childcare centres is steadily increasing.

This is a wonderful development, and I am happy that Frankfurt’s future will continue to head

in this positive direction.

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I. The financial hub of Frankfurt: A portrait

a) Frankfurt – Europe’s centre of financial market stability

The financial hub of Frankfurt is situated at the heart of Europe. From the geographic

centre of the continent, finance industry companies work hard to ensure that the econ-

omies of all 28 EU member states enjoy growth and prosperity. Less than 10 years

ago, the global financial crisis exposed the close links between stakeholders around

the world and proved that crises pose a major risk of contagion. Germany responded

immediately to the onset of the financial crisis by establishing the Federal Agency for

Financial Market Stabilisation (FMSA), which is based in Frankfurt. The EU laid the

necessary groundwork for EU-wide action by establishing the European System of Fi-

nancial Supervision (ESFS). Since then, Frankfurt has become the centre of financial

market stability in Europe – for the euro area and beyond. Its closely linked network of

banks, insurance companies, and national and European institutions and supervisory

bodies (including the ECB, ESRB, SSM, EIOPA, Deutsche Bundesbank and BaFin) is

unique – and unmatched by any other financial centre in Europe.

b) A unique network – all stakeholders linked together in a single location

Today, the financial hub of Frankfurt is home to an exceptional network comprised of

199 banks (40 domestic banks, 159 international banks, plus 33 representative offices),

7,900 financial services companies and investment funds, as well as large branches of

all of the world’s best-known consulting agencies, law firms and auditing companies.

Nearly all law firms and auditing companies have expanded their Frankfurt operations

in recent years and moved their regulatory practice departments here. As a centre for

academic, scientific and research activity, Frankfurt benefits from 34 first-rate higher

education institutions all located within a one-hour drive from Frankfurt. Centres of

study and research in the Frankfurt region place a strong emphasis on fields closely re-

lated to banking, the financial sector, monetary and currency policy, international eco-

nomic policy and insurance systems. These links between sectors and stakeholders

give Frankfurt a unique competitive advantage over all of the other financial centres in

Europe. Furthermore, the number of financial market participants who want to set up

offices in Frankfurt or expand their activities here is growing continuously.

c) The capital city of supervision – steady growth and innovative business models

Since the turn of the century, Frankfurt’s significance as a leading centre for financial

market supervision has steadily grown. This is evidenced by the increasing number of

regulatory authorities and supervisors that have moved to the city on the Main. The

banking sector here has also enjoyed continuous growth over the years. By the end of

2017, the number of persons employed in the city’s many banking towers is expected

to tally roughly 62,000. During the ten-year period from 2005 to 2015, the number of

banks in Frankfurt climbed by about 15%.

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The innovative energy that permeates the city is a key factor that points towards a

promising future. Today, the spread of digital technology is the top trend in the finan-

cial sector. The technological transformation of the banking sector is largely being

driven by FinTech firms and internet companies. Germany is performing well in these

areas. Investment in German FinTech companies rose from €80 million in 2013 to

€580 million in 2015, and the Rhine-Main-Neckar region where Frankfurt is located

has established itself as Germany’s most dynamic FinTech region. Approximately

100 financial sector start-ups are headquartered in and around Frankfurt. Frankfurt’s

new TechQuartier, located in the city centre, opened in late 2016 and is now the epi-

centre of the city’s start-up ecosystem, with a particular focus on FinTech, InsurTech,

RegTech and PropTech.

The open dialogue between regulators and FinTech companies ensures that new busi-

ness models are included in regulatory initiatives at an early stage. This is another key

argument for bringing all of these stakeholders closer together in a Frankfurt-centred

hub.

d) The stability factor – a strong reputation for expertise and resilience to crisis

The financial centre Frankfurt succeeded in positioning itself worldwide as a region

that provides a stable environment for the finance industry particularly during the

global financial crisis. A survey of foreign financial institutions conducted in 2011 –

just as the global financial sector was undergoing a process of consolidation – found

that, on top of Germany’s general political and economic stability, four factors in par-

ticular make Frankfurt an attractive place to set up office:

o Its reputation for financial soundness and solidity

o Its function as a central hub for national, European and global financial activity

o The depth and density of resources, with proximity and access to key players

up to and including the ECB

o Site-specific qualities such as affordable office rents and costs of living

As a financial centre, Frankfurt has established itself as a guarantor of stability and as

a place where supervisory authorities and financial institutions can interact in an ob-

jective, open and constructive manner.

II. Selection criteria

1. The assurance that the agency can be set up on site and take up its functions at

the date of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the Union

Properties well-suited to the EBA’s requirements

Frankfurt offers an abundance of high-quality office and commercial space. A number

of attractive and centrally located properties are available that fulfil the EBA’s specific

requirements and that could be occupied immediately.

One of the various options in the city centre is the Westhafen Tower, the same build-

ing that houses EIOPA, which would allow for synergies. The Westhafen Tower is lo-

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cated near the ECB and many financial companies, and monthly rent prices currently

range from €24 to €27 per square metre (negotiable). 6,179 m² are currently available

at this property, with 823 m² on a single floor. This would easily cover the EBA’s

space requirements (currently 4,150 m2) and would be available at very short notice.

Compared with other European cities, high-quality office space in Frankfurt is very af-

fordable. Top-end rents in Frankfurt stand at €39.50 per square metre per month. This

is significantly less expensive than in other European financial centres (€51.60 in Dub-

lin; €60.10 in Paris; €83.30 in London; €46.00 in Luxembourg; source: Cologne Insti-

tute for Economic Research). Office premises with rental prices well below top-end

rates are also available. Furthermore, the vacancy rate for office real estate in Frank-

furt is good (11.8%, compared with 8.4% in Dublin, 6.8% in Paris, 3.9% in London

and 4.4% in Luxembourg), and new construction activity is brisk as well. One major

new project is FOUR, which broke ground in 2016 (http://www.gross-

partner.de/de/projects/four-frankfurt). FOUR is being built on property formerly

owned by Deutsche Bank and will consist of four high-rise buildings with a height of

up to 228 metres. When it is completed in 2022, the complex will be among the high-

est residential and office towers in the city centre. 45% of FOUR’s total space of

215,000 m² is reserved for office space, and 19% for residential housing.

Another notable new construction project is the Marienturm, a 38-storey office tower

also located in the city’s central business district. Set for completion in 2019, the Ma-

rienturm will have rental space totalling 45,450 m² encompassing offices, conference

facilities, cafés, restaurants, child care facilities and a fitness centre

(http://marienturm.com/flaechen/). It is a five-minute walk from the Marienturm to

downtown Frankfurt, a one-minute walk to Frankfurt Central Station, and a 15-minute

drive to Frankfurt Airport.

Please refer to the “Properties” annex for more details on existing and planned office

properties.

Relocation/logistics

If the EBA relocates to Frankfurt, the agency can count on strong support from Frank-

furt Economic Development (Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt), which has extensive

logistical experience and provided similar assistance when the ECB and EIOPA estab-

lished their headquarters in Frankfurt. Based on its experience with these two Europe-

an institutions, Frankfurt Economic Development has drawn up a logistics and sched-

uling blueprint for the EBA. If a decision is taken in November 2017 to relocate the

EBA to Frankfurt, Frankfurt Economic Development will set up an EBA Service Desk

to help guide the moving and set-up process. According to its planning blueprint, the

relocation would be completed within roughly 12 months. The blueprint includes suf-

ficient time buffers to ensure that the EBA can launch its operations in Frankfurt by

the time the United Kingdom withdraws from the EU in March 2019. Please refer to

the “Logistics” annex for more details on the logistics and scheduling blueprint.

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Information and communication infrastructure

Compared with other European financial centres, the Frankfurt region is a trailblazer

in information and communication infrastructure. The region’s high-speed broadband

networks, fast internet connections, autonomous fibre optic networks, and high con-

centration of large-scale data centres are a major plus point for businesses and public

authorities and provide an optimal foundation for the digitalisation processes of the fu-

ture.

Frankfurt has the high-capacity digital networks that a state-of-the-art financial centre

needs. Measured in terms of data throughput, Frankfurt has the world’s largest internet

exchange point, the DE-CIX. This interconnection platform currently manages over

5.5 terabits per second peak traffic. Hundreds of internet service providers are con-

nected with each other via this exchange, which in Frankfurt alone is itself connected

with 19 data centres. All of the global players in the data centre industry have opera-

tions in Frankfurt: e-shelter, Equinix, Level 3, KDDI/Telehouse, Global Switch, Digi-

tal Reality and many other providers are distributed throughout the metropolitan area,

and every section of Frankfurt has access to high-availability, redundant systems and

to banking and financial services data stored in the data centres. Frankfurt’s data cen-

tres currently encompass a total area of 450,000 m2. This capacity is set to increase to

over 650,000 m2 in the coming years, thanks to Frankfurt’s function as an attractive

hub, which draws numerous providers to one concentrated location.

Housing and real estate market

Compared with London, Paris and other European financial centres, the housing and

real estate market in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region offers a wide variety of attrac-

tive and high-quality residential space at comparatively affordable prices. In the first

half of 2016, the average basic rent price (excluding heating expenses) in Frankfurt –

one of the most expensive cities in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region – was roughly

€13.30 per square metre of living space. Refurbished pre-war properties located in

central districts tend to be on the higher end of the price range, while newer buildings

on the city’s outskirts are somewhat less expensive. In general, housing in smaller

communities outside major urban centres tends to be less expensive than in city cen-

tres. Most of these smaller communities in the Rhine-Main region have excellent con-

nections to Frankfurt, either via the efficient public transport system or via the re-

gion’s first-rate network of roads and highways. This keeps commuting times very

low. A diverse array of planned projects in Frankfurt and the surrounding region –

ranging from the construction of new city districts such as Europaviertel and Riedberg

to new, centrally located residential/office complexes like the MainTor Quarter and

the TaunusTurm – will facilitate the arrival and set-up of companies and authorities in

Frankfurt.

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2. Accessibility of the location

The Frankfurt region is situated at the geographic midpoint of Europe, and it is one of

the continent’s leading transport hubs thanks to its state-of-the-art air, rail and road in-

frastructure. This includes:

o Europe’s most efficient major airport (only 15 minutes from the city centre, the

world leader in direct and indirect hub connectivity with 3,000 direct flights

per week within Europe, 250 to North America, and 400 to Asia and the Mid-

dle East)

o Two train stations – Frankfurt central station and Frankfurt Airport – connect-

ed to the high-speed rail network (direct connections to Amsterdam in 3 hrs.

45 min., Brussels in 3 hrs., Berlin in 3 hrs. 40 min., Paris in 3 hrs. 40 min. Pra-

gue in 6 hrs. 20 min., Zurich in 3 hrs. 55 min.)

o Intersecting north-south and east-west European motorways

This combination means that the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region enjoys unique and op-

timal accessibility with all EU member states and all important European and global

financial centres.

Connections within the region are quick and efficient as well, and this is a key factor

that enhances both the quality of life and the quality of work in Frankfurt relative to

other European financial centres. A modern, efficient, reliable and inexpensive public

transport system connects the region’s 5.5 million inhabitants within a one-hour travel

radius (for details, please refer to the “Public transport” annex). Distances within

Frankfurt’s city centre are short, and all major institutions can be reached in just

minutes on foot or by bicycle, underground or car.

Hotels

It goes without saying that the Frankfurt metropolitan area possesses an abundance of

efficient and high-quality hotels that satisfy all standards. There are currently

250 hotels in Frankfurt that can accommodate a total of 47,848 guests. These can be

subdivided into the following categories: luxury (7,125 beds), first class (20,484 beds)

and other (20,239 beds). The number of overnight stays in Frankfurt totalled

8.8 million in 2016. Plans are in place to build 26 new hotels during the period from

2017 to 2022 in order to meet rising demand from business travellers and tourists. This

will add 5,684 new hotel rooms and 10, 000 hotel beds to the city’s current capacity.

Thus Frankfurt’s current supply of hotels can easily cover the EBA’s need to accom-

modate roughly 9,000 hotel guests per year, without any risk of room shortages. Prices

levels are competitive with all other European destinations and are based on daily de-

mand levels using up-to-date yield management systems.

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3. The existence of adequate education facilities for the children of agency staff

A large number of professionals from all over the world live in the Frankfurt area with

their families. As a result, there are more than 30 established state and private schools

offering European and international curricula. They include the following types of

schools:

Bilingual state schools

These are state-run schools with bilingual programmes, located throughout the state of

Hesse. They are free of charge and open to all. There are numerous bilingual schools

of this kind in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region, with classes taught in German and

English (e.g. the Goethe-Gymnasium, a secondary school in Frankfurt), German and

French (e.g. the Ziehenschule and the Liebig Schule, both secondary schools in Frank-

furt), German and Italian (e.g. the Holzhausenschule, a primary school in Frankfurt),

or German and Spanish.

Other schools offer double qualifications. This means that students can simultaneously

acquire the German Abitur and the French Baccalauréat (e.g. at the Albert-Einstein-

Schule in Schwalbach or the Gutenbergschule in Wiesbaden) or the German Abitur

and the Italian Maturità (e.g. at the Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule in Frankfurt). Students

can also earn internationally recognised qualifications such as the International Bacca-

laureate (IB), for instance at the Goethe-Gymnasium in Frankfurt or the Herderschule

in Gießen. The IB programme is run by the International Baccalaureate organisation,

headquartered in Geneva. Based on a decision by the German Standing Conference of

Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder, the IB is regarded as equiv-

alent to the German Abitur.

Private bilingual schools and international schools

State-approved private bilingual schools offer the same curricula as German state

schools. Some classes are taught in other languages, generally by native speakers of

those languages. Many of the private schools listed in this category are state-

subsidised. As a result, fees are lower than for independent international schools. Ex-

amples of such schools in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region include:

a) State-approved private bilingual schools

• accadis International School in Bad Homburg (a Gymnasium, comparable to a

grammar school)

• International Montessori School in Frankfurt (an Integrierte Gesamtschule, com-

parable to a comprehensive school)

• Erasmus-von-Rotterdam-Schule in Frankfurt (primary school)

• Metropolitan School Frankfurt (Integrierte Gesamtschule)

• Phorms Frankfurt (Gymnasium)

• Main Taunus International School in Friedrichsdorf (Gymnasium)

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• Kids Camp in Königstein (primary school)

• PeaceKids in Oberursel (primary school)

• Erasmus-Schule in Offenbach (primary school)

• Obermayr Europa-Schule Campus Rüsselsheim (primary school and Realschule,

comparable to a secondary modern school)

b) International schools

• ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main, Frankfurt-Sindlingen

• Frankfurt International School, Oberursel Campus

• Frankfurt International School, Wiesbaden Campus

• Strothoff International School, Dreieich

European Schools

Finally, Hesse has two European Schools. Their legal basis in Germany is the Conven-

tion defining the Statute of the European Schools, which is an international treaty. As

set out in the preamble of the treaty, the European School system is “sui generis”. The

qualifications offered are regarded by law as equivalent to German qualifications. The

primary mission of European Schools is to educate the children of EU institution staff

together.

The two European Schools are located in Frankfurt and in Bad Vilbel. The official Eu-

ropean School in Frankfurt (http://www.esffm.org/) is under the supervision of the

Board of Governors of the European Schools. As agreed by the governments of the 28

member states, European Schools comprise two years of nursery school, five years of

primary school, and seven years of secondary school. Children are admitted to the first

year of primary school in the calendar year in which they reach six years of age. In

primary school, the focus is on instruction in the child’s mother tongue or dominant

language (L1), mathematics, and first foreign language (L2). Other major compulsory

subjects include art, music, discovery of the world, physical education, and reli-

gion/ethics. One special feature of European Schools is what are known as “European

Hours” in years 3, 4 and 5, where children of different nationalities meet and partici-

pate in a variety of activities and projects related to Europe. Pupils are admitted to

secondary school at the age of 11, after they have successfully completed the primary

cycle at a European School or received an equivalent education at another officially

recognised school.

The European School in Frankfurt currently features four language sections in early

education and primary school: German, English, French and Italian. In the secondary

cycle, up to four foreign languages are offered in addition to instruction in the lan-

guages of the four sections. Students can also participate in numerous art, music, thea-

tre and sports projects. Starting in the fifth year of secondary school, there is an added

focus on developing career skills. This includes a work placement completed by stu-

dents in grade S5 and intensive guidance on study and career prospects. At the end of

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secondary school, students obtain the European Baccalaureate diploma, which is rec-

ognised in all EU member states as well as many other countries. Holders of a Euro-

pean Baccalaureate diploma have the same right of admission to universities in EU

member states as citizens of the country in question with comparable qualifications.

There is a second European School in Bad Vilbel. It is a 20-minute drive (14 km) from

the Frankfurt city centre and is open to children of EU agency staff and others seeking

a private education. It is a state-approved private school.

Like all other schools mentioned above, the European Schools in Hesse have places

available and welcome applications from international students. Plans to expand the

European School in Frankfurt are underway and have already reached an advanced

stage. This will create additional capacity. The “Education Facilities” annex contains a

list of existing schools.

Childcare

In addition to schools, Frankfurt has numerous international kindergartens and nurse-

ries. The city of Frankfurt offers families advice and practical help in finding suitable

childcare via the website kindernet.frankfurt (www.kindernetfrankfurt.de). Please refer

to the “Childcare” annex for more details.

4. Appropriate access to the labour market, social security and medical care for

both children and spouses

Labour market

Germany’s economy is highly diversified, and the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is ex-

periencing particularly dynamic growth. This is reflected in the labour market. At

4.1%, unemployment in Germany is lower than it has been for 25 years and is among

the lowest in the OECD. (According to the most recent available figures, unemploy-

ment stood at 3.9% each month between March and May 2017. Source: Eurostat)

Even though the financial services sector is strongly represented in and around Frank-

furt, there are also job opportunities in other industries. The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main re-

gion is home to a large number of companies in many different sectors, including

business services, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, logistics, machinery and equipment,

vehicle engineering, and IT. The Frankfurt Airport alone offers a broad range of job

and career opportunities. Skilled labour is particularly in demand.

The WELCOMECENTER Hessen offers information and support services for interna-

tional families and businesses on all matters to do with life and work in Hesse. Advice

can be provided in English, Spanish, and other languages. Hesse’s tax administration

now also offers services in English, available at http://www.gofrankfurttax.com/.

The number of people from other countries in good jobs (i.e. jobs requiring social se-

curity contributions) is higher than average, at 13.1%. This can be attributed to the

large number of multinational companies that operate in the region. People from al-

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most 200 different countries live and work here. The area is home to more than 100

consulates and diplomatic representations – in fact, the US Consulate General in

Frankfurt is the largest US consular post in the world. There are 40 foreign chambers

of commerce and about 200 different international associations and initiatives that

help international workers feel at home here. Many companies use English as their

working language, and there is a broad range of cultural activities tailored towards the

international community, including an English Theatre.

Medical care/health insurance

Agency staff and their families would receive comprehensive social protection. Ger-

many’s statutory social security system encompasses five insurance categories: health,

pension, accident, unemployment and long-term care insurance. EBA staff and their

families would benefit from Germany’s excellent social security system and have ac-

cess to outstanding medical care. Any family members not covered by the Joint Sick-

ness Insurance Scheme of the European Institutions (JSIS) would be insured under the

German statutory or private health insurance system, like all people whose place of

residence or permanent abode is in Germany.

Statutory health insurance:

• Free choice of health insurance fund

• Comprehensive, standardised cover

• High-quality medical care

• Free choice of doctor, no co-payment to see a doctor

• Free choice of hospital

• Quick access to innovative medicines

• Low co-payment for health services

• Free coverage for children and spouses without their own income

• Low-cost coverage for pensioners

Private health insurance:

• Wide range of individual cover options

• High-quality medical care

• Quick access to innovative medicines

• Quick availability of new diagnostic and treatment methods

• Lower-rate options available if premiums become unaffordable

5. Business continuity

Access to highly qualified staff

The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is already a major financial centre, with more than

100,000 people working in the financial services sector. There is an international fi-

nance community in Frankfurt, with employers including Deutsche Börse AG, the

KfW Banking Group, the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, the Federal

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Financial Supervisory Authority, the European insurance supervision authority EI-

OPA, 199 banks from 50 different countries, the House of Finance at Goethe Universi-

ty Frankfurt, the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, a large number of

highly respected law firms, auditing companies specialising in finance, and manage-

ment consultancies.

There are 34 first-rate higher education institutions, all located within a one-hour drive

from Frankfurt, with 160,000 students, including 22,000 international students. Cen-

tres of study and research in the Frankfurt region place a strong emphasis on fields re-

lated to banking, the financial sector, monetary and currency policy, international eco-

nomic policy and insurance systems. Examples include the Faculty of Economics and

Business Administration at Goethe University Frankfurt with about 5,000 students, the

House of Finance as an interdisciplinary research and educational centre for law and

business at Goethe University Frankfurt, and the Sustainable Architecture for Finance

in Europe (SAFE) excellence initiative. Within a 45-minute travel radius, over

26,000 students are currently working towards a degree in economics, and over

16,000 students are engaged in the study of law.

In addition, the Center for Financial Studies conducts independent, international re-

search on key subjects in the area of finance. It acts as a forum for dialogue between

academia, politics and the financial industry. A further example is the Frankfurt

School of Finance and Management, a leading private business school that is based in

Frankfurt. The “Research” annex offers an overview of the institutions located in the

region.

6. Geographical spread

The German government stands firmly behind the agreement reached in 2003 by the

EU heads of state and government regarding the desirability of geographical spread

when choosing the seats of new agencies. However, the present procedure concerns

the relocation of existing agencies. The German government takes the view that busi-

ness continuity and a smooth transition are particularly important criteria in this situa-

tion (see criterion 5) and should be prioritised over geographical spread.

In any case, despite the fact that Germany is the most populous EU member state, it

currently hosts only two EU agencies: the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

in Cologne and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EI-

OPA) in Frankfurt.

Like EIOPA, the EBA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision

(ESFS). Although the two agencies are responsible for different financial sectors, there

is a great deal of common ground in the way they work. There is important potential

for synergy effects, especially in connection with horizontal tasks. Relocating the EBA

to Frankfurt could therefore offer an opportunity to simplify the coordination of su-

pervisory activities and leverage new synergies.

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III. Headquarters agreement

In this offer to host the EBA, the Federal Republic of Germany affirms its commitment to

concluding a headquarters agreement with the EBA. If a decision is taken to relocate the

EBA to Frankfurt, the new headquarters agreement could be modelled on the Federal Re-

public of Germany’s agreement with EIOPA (please refer to the “Headquarters Agree-

ment” annex). All the provisions of the EIOPA agreement can be transferred to the head-

quarters agreement with the EBA.

IV. The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region – a hidden treasure

With a population of about 5.5 million, the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is Germany’s

second-largest economic area. Its diverse surroundings offer great variety and a particular-

ly high quality of life. The region stretches across parts of three German states and is one

of Europe’s economic powerhouses. Frankfurt’s geographical location at the heart of Eu-

rope and its significance as one of the world’s major commercial and trade fair centres

have helped the region to develop into one of Europe’s leading transport hubs. This has

resulted in an international outlook and a genuinely welcoming culture that is greatly val-

ued by the region’s many international companies in the services and non-financial sectors

– and especially by their staff.

But the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is more than just a successful business centre. It is

also home to world-famous museums, prestigious orchestras, and a lively theatre, art and

cultural scene. In addition, the low mountain ranges of Taunus, Spessart and Odenwald as

well as the wine regions of Rheingau, Bergstraße, Franken and Rheinhessen offer plenty

for those seeking relaxation: this includes a large number of spas and health resorts, scenic

walks, cycling tours, and golf.

These unique landscapes with their special treasures and varied cultural and leisure oppor-

tunities are a stone’s throw from the city of Frankfurt and can be reached within an hour

by various modes of transport. This is yet another unique asset of the area. It is something

that both Frankfurt residents and the steadily rising number of tourists have come to value.

a) Frankfurt – a well-connected metropolitan area in the heart of Europe

Frankfurt has a population of about 727,000 in an area of 248 square kilometres. This ma-

jor European transport hub boasts excellent infrastructure, providing easy access to the

approximately 35 million people living within a 200 kilometre radius.

Thanks to the state-of-the-art air, rail and road links and the efficient, reliable and cost-

effective public transport system, all destinations within the region and beyond are in easy

and convenient reach.

A total of 735 million journeys were made on the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund public

transport network in 2016 alone, covering the lion’s share of transfers within Frankfurt as

well as commuter services to and from the surrounding areas. There are 55 regional train

lines, nine S-Bahn (city train) lines, and 1,000 bus routes.

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This is rounded out by modern car-sharing and ride-sharing programmes, giving Frank-

furt’s residents a wide range of convenient transport options.

Cycling is often the best choice for distances up to about five kilometres, and it can be a

good option for many longer journeys as well. Distances are short, especially in the city

centre. This makes Frankfurt excellent for cycling, well on its way to becoming a “city of

bicycles”. A dedicated cycling office has been set up in Frankfurt’s city administration to

ensure that cycle paths are safe and efficient, increase the availability of state-of-the-art

bicycle parking facilities, and accelerate bicycle traffic through needs-based bicycle traffic

management.

b) International communities – at home in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region

Internationality is a way of life in the Frankfurt/Rhine-main region, where people from

roughly 200 different countries enjoy a harmonious coexistence. Approximately 12% of

all people living in the region – and up to 28% in Frankfurt itself – originally hail from a

different country. Many of the German citizens who live here have spent time abroad,

which further adds to the international atmosphere. It goes without saying that internation-

al visitors can use English – and sometimes other languages, too – to communicate in all

areas of everyday life and make new contacts quickly. Frankfurt residents are very open-

minded towards newcomers, and there are plenty of international communities to help

new residents feel at home. Examples include associations such as the Deutsch-Britische

Gesellschaft, the Deutsch-Italienische Vereinigung and the Deutsch-Französische Gesell-

schaft as well as online expat communities such as the ‘Spaniards’ that network on plat-

forms like InterNations (https://www.internations.org/frankfurt-expats/spanish). Interna-

tional sports clubs and cultural institutions are another good way to meet new people.

There are clubs devoted to sports that are less mainstream in Germany, such as rugby,

cricket and lacrosse. The cultural calendar includes events run by the Institut Français

Frankfurt and concerts put on by the Deutsches Polen-Institut, to give just a few examples.

Against this background, it is hardly surprising that more and more companies from all

corners of the earth are choosing to base their offices in Frankfurt. More international

companies have their headquarters in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region than anywhere else

in Germany.

As a result, the Frankfurt region’s educational landscape now offers a wide range of inter-

national options spanning from early childhood to university. Examples include the Inter-

national School Frankfurt (ISF), with about 900 students from 45 different countries, and

Frankfurt International School (FIS) with campuses in Oberursel and Wiesbaden, serving

approximately 1,700 students from 55 countries. The latter is one of the largest interna-

tional schools in Europe. The European School in Frankfurt rounds out the picture, offer-

ing qualifications that are recognised in all European Union member states as well as in

many other countries. As a result of its strong international outlook and its international

educational institutions with strong business links, Frankfurt also offers an outstanding la-

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bour pool. For example, about 30% of all professors at Goethe University come from oth-

er countries.

English-language service centres offer quick and unbureaucratic help with visa-related

and administrative issues.

c) Frankfurt’s cultural scene – a strong tradition in the 21st century

The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is home to world-class orchestras and a lively theatre,

art and cultural scene. The city of Frankfurt is at the centre of the region’s cultural activi-

ties. It has a buzz all its own, and offers plenty to satisfy culture aficionados from across

the world. Music fans will find the right concert to suit their taste, be it classical music,

jazz, rock or pop. Lovers of the visual arts can also choose from a wide range of exhibi-

tions, from contemporary painting to pop art to modern avant-garde. The cultural scene

offers high-quality entertainment in many different languages. Young people under the

age of 18 enjoy free entry to almost all museums. Frankfurt’s main cultural landmark is

the Alte Oper. Artists and ensembles from about 25 different cultures perform at the

Frankfurt International Theatre. The English Theatre is the largest English theatre on the

continent and stages high-quality English-language productions. The Tigerpalast offers

top-class vaudeville acts. Established in 1816, the Städel Museum is a pre-eminent art mu-

seum, located on the banks of the Main river. The Schirn Kunsthalle, situated in the heart

of the city, is an internationally renowned exhibition venue, and the world-class Museum

für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt hosts a diverse range of exhibitions.

The Rheingau Musik Festival is an outstanding example of what the wider region has to

offer, featuring high-quality classical music, jazz, comedy and political satire. The Broth-

ers Grimm fairy tale festival in Hanau, for example, is geared towards families.

d) Large international events – welcome to the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region

One of Europe’s leading trade fair cities, Frankfurt hosts more than 40 trade fairs and ex-

hibitions. Fifteen of these are leaders in their respective fields, including the International

Motor Show, the well-established Frankfurt Book Fair, and Ambiente. These fairs are held

every year and attract an international crowd. Frankfurt also serves as the venue for a va-

riety of international sporting events such as Ironman Frankfurt, the J.P. Morgan Corpo-

rate Challenge, the Frankfurt Marathon, the traditional Eschborn-Frankfurt cycling race,

and the Festhallen Reitturnier horse show. The city’s sporting scene features SG Eintracht

Frankfurt, a football club in the top-tier Bundesliga, and the Fraport Skyliners in the Bas-

ketball Bundesliga.

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Anlagen

Annex

Anlage Liegenschaften/Annex Properties

Anlage Logistik /Annex Logistics

Anlage ÖPNV /Annex Public transport

Anlage Schulisches Angebot /Annex Education Facilities

Bilinguale Schulen in öffentlicher/staatlicher Trägerschaft

Berufliches Gymnasium – Hochtaunuskreis

Feldbergschule, BS, Oberursel (Taunus), Wirtschaftsl., insb. Betriebswirtschaftl. - Englisch

Berufliches Gymnasium - Landkreis Bergstraße

Karl Kübel Schule, BS, Bensheim, Datenverarbeitung - Englisch

Karl Kübel Schule, BS, Bensheim, Geschichte - Englisch

Karl Kübel Schule, BS, Bensheim, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Karl Kübel Schule, BS, Bensheim, Wirtschaftsl., insb. Betriebswirtschaftl .- Englisch

Berufliches Gymnasium - Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Berufliche Schulen des Main-Kinzig-Kreises in Gelnhausen, BS, Gelnhausen, Wirtschaftsl., insb.

Betriebswirtschaftl. - Englisch

Grundschule/Grundschulzweig - Stadt Frankfurt am Main

Pestalozzischule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Kunst - Spanisch

Pestalozzischule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Mathematik - Spanisch

Pestalozzischule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Musik - Spanisch

Pestalozzischule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Sachunterricht - Spanisch

Textorschule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Sachunterricht - Französisch

Holzhausenschule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Sachunterricht und Mathematik - Italienisch

Mühlbergschule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Sachunterricht und Mathematik - Italienisch

Willemerschule, G, Frankfurt am Main, Sachunterricht und Mathematik - Italienisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Hochtaunuskreis

Gymnasium Oberursel, GYM, Oberursel (Taunus), Biologie - Englisch

Gymnasium Oberursel, GYM, Oberursel (Taunus), Erdkunde - Englisch

Gymnasium Oberursel, GYM, Oberursel (Taunus), Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Landkreis Bergstraße

Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule, KGS, Viernheim, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Schule, KGS, Reinheim, Biologie - Englisch

Schuldorf Bergstraße, KGS, Seeheim-Jugenheim, Biologie - Englisch

Schuldorf Bergstraße, KGS, Seeheim-Jugenheim, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Landkreis Groß-Gerau

Bertha-von-Suttner-Schule, IGS, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Geschichte - Englisch

Bertha-von-Suttner-Schule, IGS, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Landkreis Offenbach

Ernst-Reuter-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Geschichte - Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Politik und Wirtschaft – Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Geschichte - Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Heinrich-Mann-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Geschichte - Englisch

Heinrich-Mann-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Sport - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Albert-Einstein-Schule, GYM, Maintal, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Main-Taunus-Kreis

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Geschichte - Englisch

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Stadt Darmstadt

Georg-Büchner-Schule, GYM, Darmstadt, Geschichte - Englisch

Justus-Liebig-Schule, GYM, Darmstadt, Geschichte - Französisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Biologie - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Chemie - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Mathematik - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Physik - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Stadt Frankfurt am Main

Ziehenschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Französisch

Ziehenschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Politik und Wirtschaft - Französisch

Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Italienisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Physik - Italienisch

Liebigschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Französisch

Liebigschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Politik und Wirtschaft - Französisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Biologie - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Philosophie - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Stadt Rüsselsheim

Max-Planck-Schule, GYM, Rüsselsheim, Geschichte Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig - Stadt Wiesbaden

Elly-Heuss-Schule, GYM, Wiesbaden, Biologie - Englisch

Elly-Heuss-Schule, GYM, Wiesbaden, Erdkunde - Englisch

Gymnasium am Mosbacher Berg, GYM ,Wiesbaden, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) -

Hochtaunuskreis

Gymnasium Oberursel, GYM, Oberursel (Taunus), Erdkunde – Englisch

Gymnasium Oberursel, GYM, Oberursel (Taunus), Geschichte - Englisch

Taunusgymnasium Königstein, GYM, Königstein im Taunus, Biologie - Englisch

Taunusgymnasium Königstein, GYM, Königstein im Taunus, Erdkunde - Englisch

Taunusgymnasium Königstein, GYM, Königstein im Taunus, Wahlunterricht -Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Landkreis Bergstraße

Altes Kurfürstliches Gymnasium, GYM, Bensheim, Erdkunde - Englisch

Altes Kurfürstliches Gymnasium, GYM, Bensheim, Geschichte - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Bensheim, Biologie - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Bensheim, Erdkunde - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Bensheim, Politik und Wirtschaft – Englisch

Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule, KGS, Viernheim, Erdkunde - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Landkreis Darmstadt-

Dieburg

Goetheschule, KGS, Dieburg, Erdkunde - Englisch

Goetheschule, KGS, Dieburg, Geschichte - Englisch

Friedrich-Ebert-Schule, KGS, Pfungstadt, Erdkunde - Englisch

Friedrich-Ebert-Schule, KGS, Pfungstadt, Geschichte - Englisch

Friedrich-Ebert-Schule, KGS, Pfungstadt, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Landkreis Groß-Gerau

Gymnasium Gernsheim, GYM, Gernsheim Schöfferstadt, Biologie - Englisch

Gymnasium Gernsheim, GYM, Gernsheim Schöfferstadt, Erdkunde - Englisch

Gymnasium Gernsheim, GYM, Gernsheim Schöfferstadt, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Landkreis Offenbach

Goetheschule, GYM, Neu-Isenburg, Geschichte - Englisch

Goetheschule, GYM, Neu-Isenburg, Gesellschaftslehre - Englisch

Goetheschule, GYM, Neu-Isenburg, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Erdkunde - Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Geschichte - Englisch

Ricarda-Huch-Schule, GYM, Dreieich, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Heinrich-Mann-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Geschichte - Englisch

Heinrich-Mann-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Heinrich-Mann-Schule, KGS, Dietzenbach, Sport - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Albert-Einstein-Schule, GYM, Maintal, Erdkunde - Englisch

Albert-Einstein-Schule, GYM, Maintal, Geschichte - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) - Main-Taunus-Kreis

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Biologie - Englisch

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Chemie - Englisch

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Erdkunde - Englisch

Main-Taunus-Schule, GYM, Hofheim am Taunus, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) – Stadt Darmstadt

Justus-Liebig-Schule, GYM, Darmstadt, Geschichte - Französisch

Justus-Liebig-Schule, GYM, Darmstadt, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Justus-Liebig-Schule, GYM, Darmstadt, Politik und Wirtschaft - Französisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Biologie - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Chemie - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Mathematik - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Physik - Englisch

Lichtenbergschule, GYM, Darmstadt, Sport - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) – Stadt Frankfurt am

Main

Gymnasium Riedberg, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Biologie - Englisch

Carl-Schurz-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Wahlunterricht - Französisch

Ziehenschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Erdkunde - Französisch

Ziehenschule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Französisch

Ziehenschule, GYM ,Frankfurt am Main, Politik und Wirtschaft - Französisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Erdkunde - Italienisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Italienisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Mathematik - Italienisch

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Physik - Italienisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Biologie - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Erdkunde - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Geschichte - Englisch

Goethe-Gymnasium, GYM, Frankfurt am Main, Politik und Wirtschaft - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) – Stadt Rüsselsheim

Max-Planck-Schule, GYM, Rüsselsheim, Erdkunde - Englisch

Max-Planck-Schule, GYM, Rüsselsheim, Geschichte - Englisch

Max-Planck-Schule, GYM, Rüsselsheim, Sport - Englisch

Gymnasium / Gymnasialzweig (verkürzter gymnasialer Bildungsgang) – Stadt Wiesbaden

Gymnasium am Mosbacher Berg, GYM, Wiesbaden, Erdkunde - Englisch

Gymnasium am Mosbacher Berg, GYM, Wiesbaden, Geschichte – Englisch

Legende:

BS Berufliche Schule

G Grundschule

GYM Gymnasium

KGS Kooperative Gesamtschule

IGS Integrierte Gesamtschule

GOS Gymnasiale Oberstufenschule

GYMM Mittelstufengymnasium

HR Haupt- und Realschule

GHRF Grund-; Haupt-; Real- und Förderschule

Anlage Kinderbetreuung/Annex Childcare

Anlage Wissenschaft /Annex Research

Hochschulstandort Hessen/Region Frankfurt-Rhein-Main

Hessen ist einer der angesehensten Wissenschaftsstandorte in Deutschland und längst auch

innerhalb Europas. Dem zugrunde liegt ein beispielhaftes Netz von landesweit über 80 Hoch-

schulen und Forschungsinstituten, die sich wie folgt aufgliedern:

o 7 Universitäten

o 15 Sonstige Hochschulen

o 14 Fachhochschulen

o 1 Institut der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

o 7 Max-Planck-Institute

o 8 Fraunhofer-Institute

o 4 Institute der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft

o 29 Sonstige Forschungsinstitute

Mit den drei großen Universitäten dominieren Frankfurt am Main (insgesamt 46.000 Studie-

rende), Darmstadt und Gießen (jeweils 27.000). Beim Standortvorteil des starken wissen-

schaftlichen Umfelds des Finanzplatzes Frankfurt ist die Perspektive nicht auf die Stadt

Frankfurt oder das Land Hessen begrenzt, sondern beinhaltet eine regionale Betrachtung inkl.

benachbarter Bundesländer. Insgesamt stehen zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Lehr- und For-

schungseinrichtungen in engem Zusammenhang mit den Themen Banken, Finanzwirtschaft,

Geld- und Währungsökonomie, Internationale Wirtschaftspolitik und Versicherungswesen.

Dabei ist hochkarätige wissenschaftliche Expertise verknüpft mit herausragender Lehre inklu-

sive Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und – insbesondere innerhalb der Region Frankfurt

Rhein/Main – mit besten Netzwerken in die Finanz- und Bankwirtschaft.

So sind ausgehend von der Stadt Frankfurt in einem Umkreis von einer Stunde Fahrzeit oder

bis zu 100 Kilometern Fahrstrecke insgesamt 41 erstklassige und auf Finanzen und Wirt-

schaftswissenschaften spezialisierte Hochschulen, Business Schools oder andere (außeruni-

versitäre) Forschungseinrichtungen und –institute zu erreichen. Zu letzteren gehören beispiel-

haft:

House of Finance (HoF)

Das House of Finance ist eine interdisziplinäre Forschungs- und Lehreinrichtung für Rechts-

und Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Goethe – Universität Frankfurt. Das House of Finance

bündelt mehrere interdisziplinäre Forschungs- und Weiterbildungsaktivitäten im Bereich der

Finanzwirtschaft und des Finanzrechts. Es ist ein offenes Forum der Begegnung und der Ko-

operation zwischen Wissenschaft, Politik und Praxis.

Insgesamt forschen und lehren im House of Finance rund 200 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wis-

senschaftler, darunter 40 Professoren, – eine der größten Forschergruppen zu finanzwirt-

schaftlichen und monetären Themen in Europa.

Center for Financial Studies (CFS)

Das Center for Financial Studies betreibt unabhängige und international orientierte Forschung

zu wichtigen Themen im Bereich der Finanzen. Es dient als ein Forum für den Dialog zwi-

schen Wissenschaft, Politik und Finanzindustrie. Es bietet zudem eine Plattform für hochkarä-

tige Grundlagen- sowie angewandte Forschung, mit Bedeutung für den europäischen Finanz-

sektor.

Das Center for Financial Studies ist ein unabhängiges, nicht gewinnorientiertes Forschungs-

institut. Träger ist die gemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Kapitalmarktforschung e.V. (GfK).

International Center for Insurance Regulation (ICIR)

Das ICIR ist eine wissenschaftliche Institution, die in engem Zusammenhang mit der Europäi-

schen Versicherungsaufsicht (EIOPA) in Frankfurt steht. Das ICIR ist in seiner wissenschaft-

lichen Aufgabenstellung nach wie vor einmalig in Europa. Das ICIR fördert als Kompetenz-

zentrum für internationale Entwicklungen des Versicherungswesens und der Versicherungs-

aufsicht

o Grundlagenforschung im Zusammenspiel der beteiligten Disziplinen,

o angewandte Forschung und Politikberatung in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Institutionen

der Versicherungsaufsicht und der Versicherungswirtschaft,

o die wissenschaftsbasierte und praxisorientierte internationale Netzwerkbildung mit Ein-

richtungen der Versicherungsaufsicht, anderen wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen und

regionalen Initiativen.

Eine Auflistung der Hochschulen und Business Schools, die derzeit weit über 350.000 Studie-

rende betreuen und die im voran genannten Radius liegen, ist der Anlage zu entnehmen.

Übersicht Hochschulen

Anlage Sitzabkommen /Annex Headquarters Agreement