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With leading media brands in Europe and the U.S., Axel Springer is shaping the future of journalism in the AI age. Now, we’re launching the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network, delivering investigative research, current features, exclusive interviews, and opinion pieces available to all our newsrooms.? ?? Reporters and authors from the network will contribute to BILD, WELT, POLITICO, Business Insider, Morning Brew, Onet, Newsweek Polska, Forbes Polska, and others, strengthening collaboration across our brands.?? ? The network welcomes BILD’s Paul Ronzheimer and WELT’s Robin Alexander as well as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and James Kirchick—with more to follow soon.? ? Starting with POLITICO’s John Harris, the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network will be led in a rotating system by the Editors-in-Chief, with Klaus Geiger overseeing operations.? ? Read more in the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dywxVxsK ___ #AxelSpringer #Journalism Gordon Repinski ulf poschardt??

This week, the first-ever Axel Springer Future Council officially began its year-long tenure. But what is the Future Council? This newly established initiative brings together nine colleagues from different age groups, functions, and nationalities, representing our brands BILD, Business Insider, COMPUTER BILD, Media Impact, POLITICO, and WELT. Over the next 12 months, they will act as an advisory group to the Executive Board, focusing on developing concrete innovations that can be implemented across Axel Springer—helping to strengthen the company as an AI-driven media organization in the long term. The Future Council builds on the foundation of the former Youth Council, with a clear mission: to turn ideas into action and create lasting impact. To launch their term, the Future Council met in Berlin for three days of onboarding workshops and team activities, organized by Global People & Culture. They also had their first meeting with their sponsor, COO and Executive Board member Claudius Senst, as well as the Executive Board, where they discussed key topics and initial project ideas. During a kick-off at the Journalists' Club at our Berlin headquarters, the members of the Future Council engaged with top executives, including our CEO Mathias D?pfner, Jan Bayer, Deputy CEO of Axel Springer, Axel Springer CFO Mark Dekan, Christoph Eck-Schmidt, Axel Springer’s COO and CCO, Valentin Sch?ndienst, CPO and CTO at Axel Springer, Maxim Nohroudi, Co-CEO idealo internet GmbH, Barbara Peng, CEO of Business Insider, Carolin Hulshoff Pol, CEO of BILD, and Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO. Looking forward to hearing more from you, Jasper Bitter, Carlos Bracho, Cristina Gallotto, Katya Ionova, Sasha Mordehai, Steven Pl?ger, Liz Rioux-Christian, Matthew Woelfel, and Franziska Zimmerer. Check out some impressions from their kickoff below. ___? Christin Cimander Emely Urban #FutureCouncil #Journalism #Tech #Marketing #AxelSpringer

Today, Friede Springer, Deputy Chairwoman of Axel Springer’s Supervisory Board, was awarded the honorary citizenship from Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner (CDU). This prestigious recognition honors her dedication to Berlin and her contributions to science, art, and culture through the Axel Springer Foundation and the Friede Springer Foundation. Her philanthropic work has had a lasting impact on the city, fostering innovation and cultural exchange. With this honor, she joins a distinguished group of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the German capital’s development and identity. The ceremony took place in the presence of 200 guests, including Holocaust survivor Margot Friedl?nder, who received the honorary citizenship in 2018, Berlin's Senator for Culture, Joe Chialo (CDU Deutschlands), Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD), Axel Springer CEO Mathias D?pfner, publisher of the PREMIUM-GRUPPE ulf poschardt, and Editor-in-Chief of BILD Marion Horn. Friede Springer on receiving the honor: "I have tried to continue Axel Springer's economic and extensive social commitment as best I could. I gratefully accept the honorary citizenship—if you will—also on behalf of my late husband, so to speak, as an 'active' representative in his spirit. This award means a great deal to me." ___ #Berlin #FriedeSpringer?#AxelSpringer

Just a day after Germany's early federal election and as the new government takes shape, POLITICO gathered leading political and economic figures to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Berlin Playbook. The evening was opened by Gordon Repinski, Executive Editor of POLITICO Germany, and Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO. Speakers included Alexander Schweitzer, Minister-President of Rheinland-Pfalz, Julia Kl?ckner, member of the German Bundestag for the CDU, and Daniel Steiners, CEO of Roche Pharma AG.? Among the notable political figures present were?Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, German Ambassador to Russia, María Magdalena Atria Barros, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, Ron Prosor, Israeli Ambassador, Franziska Giffey, Berlin's Senator for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises, Karl Lauterbach, Federal Minister of Health, Klara Geywitz, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Dr. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Member of the European Parliament, and Wolfgang Ischinger. They were joined by business leaders including Anahita Thoms and Heiko Thoms, Béla Anda, Hildegard Müller, and Carsten Maschmeyer. As we celebrate its one-year anniversary, POLITICO Germany continues to serve as a key source of political insight, connecting German, European, and U.S. affairs. We’re excited for what’s ahead in the coming year.? ___ Cecil von Busse POLITICO Europe #POLITICO #Journalism #Politics #Policy #AxelSpringer

Today, POLITICO Germany, and thus the Berlin Playbook, celebrates its one-year anniversary. Over the past year, the Berlin Playbook newsletter has provided readers with daily updates on key political developments in the German capital. Complementing the newsletter, the Berlin Playbook podcast delivers an in-depth look at government affairs in just 15 minutes every morning, keeping politically engaged listeners informed. Since then, POLITICO Germany has expanded significantly, adding two pro-newsletters to its portfolio: “DC Decoded – Das US Briefing”, launched in September 2024, which analyzes U.S. politics and their impact on Europe, and “Brussels Decoded – Das Europa Briefing”, which provides insights into European political events and their influence on Germany. Interested in POLITICO CEO Goli Sheikholeslami's thoughts on the anniversary and the growth of POLITICO Germany? Check out her insights below.? ___ Gordon Repinski Cecil V. POLITICO Europe #POLITICO #Journalism #Politics #Policy #AxelSpringer

Yesterday, the supposed remains of four people abducted from Israel were returned to their homeland by Hamas. Among them, according to Hamas, were Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir.? In response, WELT projected their photos onto the facade of our Berlin headquarters, the Axel Springer Tower, last night. However, Israeli authorities later confirmed that the body returned was not that of Shiri Bibas.? WELT Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jan Philipp Burgard: ?Since October 7, we have repeatedly reported on the kidnapped Bibas family. Now the world mourns Shiri Bibas and her young sons, Ariel and Kfir. We are stunned. And we feel overwhelming anger. The Hamas terrorists showed no mercy, not even to a mother and her little children, and in a diabolical display, even flaunted their coffins. Those in Germany who downplay or justify Islamism should look into the faces of the Bibas children. We must never forget, and we never will. Our photo installation is meant to ensure that.“ It has been more than a year since Hamas’s barbaric attack on Israel, which claimed the lives of more than 1,200 Israelis, including countless civilians, and led to the abduction of 251 people, taken as hostages into Gaza. To ensure their fates are not forgotten, we have not only dedicated extensive journalistic formats to the attack and its consequences, but have also repeatedly displayed video installations of the Israeli hostages at the Axel Springer Tower. Located in Berlin's former newspaper district, the site is deeply intertwined with Jewish history, German responsibility, and the devastating consequences of the Shoah. ___? ? #BringThemHomeNow #NeverAgainIsNow #Freedom #AxelSpringer Claudius Senst

“What do the war on Ukraine, the war on Israel, and the potential take-over of Taiwan have in common? They are all attacks on democracy.” This was one of the key themes our CEO Mathias D?pfner discussed in an interview with the Financial Times’ Gideon Rachman and Laura Pitel on an episode of the Rachman Review podcast. During their conversation, Mathias also explored key political and societal challenges across both sides of the Atlantic, among them: ?? The pressing global political challenges and the necessity of a strong transatlantic alliance to address them; ?? The evolving relationship between social media and journalism—and its implications for the future of independent reporting; ?? The potential risks of emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, when concentrated in the hands of a few, particularly autocratic or totalitarian regimes. Want to dive deeper into these topics? Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eFUaPY4b ___ #FinancialTimes #Podcast #Journalism #Media #AxelSpringer

With just four days to go before Germany votes its new government, leading candidates Olaf Scholz, the incumbent Chancellor of Germany (SPD), and Friedrich Merz (CDU), will face off one last time in a debate for BILD and WELT that could tip the scales: This crucial, final debate will play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the race, with every word and moment carrying significant weight. Both BILD and WELT will provide extensive coverage of the showdown, where moderators Marion Horn, Editor-in-Chief of BILD, and Dr. Jan Philipp Burgard, Editor-in-Chief of WELT, will challenge the candidates on the key issues facing Germany. ?? Want to see a teaser of what might happen once cameras roll? Then check out this video from our colleagues at WELT, which explores what you can expect from the debate.?? ? Don’t miss the showdown tonight at 8:15 PM CET on WELT TV as well as on WELT.de and BILD.de? ___? ? #BILD #WELT #Election2025 #Journalism?#AxelSpringer

Future-proofing our business means leveraging the power of both journalism and technology. This is a continuous practice across all our media brands.? Recently, Harry Hope, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Business Insider, spoke with Digiday about how Business Insider is integrating AI to streamline operations, enhance internal workflows, and optimize consumer-facing content. One key innovation is the AI-powered search on Business Insider’s website, designed to improve user experience. Explore the slideshow to learn more or read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dZjJXqbz?? ___ #BusinessInsider #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Journalism #Technology #AxelSpringer?

We're thrilled to share some exciting news and important leadership updates from Morning Brew. 2024 marks 10 years since Austin Rief and Alex Lieberman founded Morning Brew as undergraduates at the University of Michigan. What began as a single newsletter to educate their friends on the latest business news has grown into a diversified, successful business publication and digital media company. Today, we’re proud to announce that Axel Springer has increased its ownership position from majority shareholder in Morning Brew Inc. to sole owner. This sole ownership position furthers our company’s ambitions for strategic expansion into the American news business and investment in pioneering digital media companies. Alongside this transition, Morning Brew announced several leadership changes: ???Co-founder and CEO Austin Rief will step down as CEO and transition to a new role as Executive Chairman, shaping the company’s future where he will continue to help guide the business through its next stage of growth as a trusted partner and advisor to the leadership team. ???Robert Dippell, who previously held the role of CRO/COO at the company, has been named CEO effective immediately. Since joining Morning Brew Inc., Robert has been influential in improving the operations of the business—overseeing key departments such as finance, product, revenue, B2B editorial, and audience growth. ? ???Devin Emery has been elevated to President from his previous role as Chief Content Officer. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/drz2BrQb ___ #MorningBrew #Journalism #AxelSpringer ?