Axel Springer Publishing House: Ulf Poschardt Resigns as Publisher at Axel Springer
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The former "World Editor-in-Chief" gives up his role as Axel Springer. Nevertheless, he remains loyal to the company – but in a different role as "freest employee".
So far he has been considered one of the most powerful men in the House of Springer. Now the publisher informs: Ulf Poschartt gives up his post as editor after only one year – and becomes an author, podcaster and »creator«.
Journalist and author Ulf Poschardt will no longer be publisher of the Axel Springer brands "Welt," "Politico," and "Business Insider" as of July. He will take on a new role. Source link: https://www.zeit.de/feuilleton/2026-05/ulf-poschardt-axel-springer-ruecktritt-welt Author: DIE ZEIT: Feuilleton – Yannick von Eisenhart Rothe Publish date: 2026-05-13 11:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
Do you want to read, see or hear more of Ulf Poschartt? Then we have good news for you!
From editor to freelancer. Ulf Poschardt gets a new role at Axel Springer – according to the company at his own request.
"I am the Ricarda Lang of Journalism": Ulf Poschartt resigns as world editor and becomes "freest employee" of Axel Springer Verlag.
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