Germany promotes corporate succession with roadshow and podcast series

The Chamber network for corporate succession, together with the Wartburg district’s economic development agency, is hosting a roadshow titled “Stolpersteine der Nachfolge” on 4 June 2026 in Bad Salzungen, Germany. The event will run from 17:00 to 19:30 at the Kulturlabor in the PAB Bad Salzungen and offers practical guidance on legal, tax, financing and funding aspects of business handovers, best‑practice examples, and networking for owners planning a takeover or exit.

In a related effort, the RKW Kompetenzzentrum released a podcast episode on generational communication in family firms. Father Achim Kopp and daughter Luisa Helm of Kopp Schleiftechnik GmbH discuss their seven‑year preparation and early‑2026 completion of the company’s succession, while expert Gabriele Held explains the importance of trust, clear role allocation, and a culture open to change. Both initiatives aim to help German family businesses navigate the complexities of corporate succession.