Kai Jaeger elected ZVA President at 2026 Lübeck assembly

The Central Association of Opticians and Optometrists (ZVA) held its member assembly in Lübeck on March 7–8, 2026. Delegates unanimously elected Kai Jaeger as the new president, succeeding Christian Müller, who served nearly 17 years and was named honorary president. The meeting focused on regular elections for the executive board and committees. During his final report, Müller highlighted the upcoming optician master regulation effective July 2026 and intensified political advocacy regarding medical aids supply. He also addressed market competition involving Brillen.de, emphasizing fair trade compliance. Lars Hellberg and Stefan Pape received the Golden ZVA Honorary Award for long-standing contributions to vocational training and industry representation.