Philip Smitka

Germany’s Government Plans – What entrepreneurs can learn from the coalition agreement?

Germany’s new government plans to turn recession-hit Germany into a “locomotive of Europe” moving forward. So, what will change under the leadership of the new chancellor? And how can Czech and Slovak entrepreneurs benefit from this?

Philip Smitka a Martin Peckl · 8 September 2025

The German economy stagnates

An opportunity and time to expand?

Stagnation in Germany means the availability of a large number of distressed assets and companies that can be increasingly made use of by foreign investors, including Czech entrepreneurs. The generational turnover among the owners of German “Mittelstand” companies brings many acquisition opportunities. How to use this potential from the perspective of a Czech entrepreneur?

Philip Smitka a Martin Peckl · 13 January 2025