Jürgen Elsässer
Co-founder & CEO (Geschäftsführer), COMPACT-Magazin GmbH · Germany
Jürgen Elsässer is the CEO of COMPACT-Magazin GmbH. Elsässer is based in Germany. Elsässer was born in 1957 in Pforzheim and educated at University of Freiburg.
Jürgen Elsässer (born 1957) is a German journalist and political activist. He was formerly active in left-wing circles but moved to far-right politics from the 2000s onward. He founded COMPACT magazine in 2010 and serves as both CEO and Editor-in-Chief.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on legal proceedings surrounding COMPACT-Magazin, a far-right publication. The magazine faced a government ban in Germany that was subsequently challenged in court, with a suspension of the ban granted pending appeal and ultimately lifted. Headlines have documented the publication's legal battles against the ban as well as its rebranding efforts following the initial prohibition.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1957 · Pforzheim
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Education
- University of Freiburg
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Jürgen Elsässer: FAQ
- Who is Jürgen Elsässer?
- Jürgen Elsässer is the Co-founder & CEO (Geschäftsführer) of COMPACT-Magazin GmbH, based in Germany.
- What company does Jürgen Elsässer lead?
- Jürgen Elsässer is CEO of COMPACT-Magazin GmbH.
- Where was Jürgen Elsässer educated?
- Jürgen Elsässer studied at University of Freiburg.