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The 151st General Meeting of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 26 June 2025

The General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange will take place in Bremen and online on 26 June 2025. All members, partners and friends of the association are cordially invited to attend this important event.

Stock exchange expert Anja Kohl as a guest

The Bremen Cotton Exchange is delighted to welcome the renowned stock market expert and ARD economy journalist, Anja Kohl, as a guest speaker at the General Assembly.

Mrs Kohl is one of the most distinguished voices in German economic reporting. Thanks to her many years of work at the ARD stock exchange bureau in Frankfurt, she is well known to a wide audience for her ability to communicate complex economic issues competently and clearly.

Elke Hortmeyer, Director of Communications and International Relations at the Bremen Cotton Exchange, states: ‘We are delighted to welcome Mrs Kohl on 26 June 2025. With her expertise, she will provide insights into the impact of structural, economic and political developments on the international markets, with a particular focus on its effect on the financial sector.” Following her presentation, Mrs Kohl will be available to answer questions from the audience — an exchange that is sure to be met with great interest.



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