Rossmann CEO: "I don't want to welcome Björn Höcke here at the company":
Drugstore heir Raoul Rossmann on the AfD, chess and the question of why he only ...
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Rossmann CEO on Politics, Legacy, and Social CommitmentRaoul Roßmann opposes AfD, advocates smart governance, and highlights company donations supporting over 60,000 employees.
Key FactsMay 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- Raoul Roßmann firmly rejects AfD figures like Björn Höcke from his company and opposes normalizing their presence in society.
- He stresses the importance of intelligent politics and criticizes the federal government for not fully utilizing its leeway.
- Rossmann dedicates one percent of its profits and equity towards social initiatives to embed lasting corporate responsibility.
- Leadership succession is based on merit and suitability rather than automatic family inheritance.
I don't want Björn Höcke to be welcomed here in the company.— Raoul Roßmann – in an SZ interview, expressing that he would not welcome Björn Höcke into the company.
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