Jürgen Elsässer
Jürgen Elsässer is a German journalist and editor known for his controversial views and as the chief editor of the right-wing magazine 'Compact.' He has been a prominent figure in the German media landscape, particularly for his publication's focus on conspiracy theories and nationalistic themes. Elsässer has positioned 'Compact' as a platform for alternative perspectives, often defending it against accusations of promoting extremism. His legal battles against governmental censorship have sparked significant debate about press freedom and the limits of journalistic expression in Germany.
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Jürgen Elsässer is described as a former communist and current right-wing publisher.
Rechtspopulismus: „Der demokratische Diskurs ist bereits gestört“ - ein Interview - Kultur
Germany· 2025-07-21
Jürgen Elsässer, the publisher of the magazine Compact, celebrated the court's decision regarding the ban.
AfD: Die Demokratie muss selbstbewusst sein – und sich wehren - MeinungGermany· 2025-07-03Jürgen Elsässer is the managing director and editor-in-chief of 'Compact' and referred to himself as a 'defeater of the federal government' after the court ruling.
Magazin «Compact» darf weiterhin erscheinen
Switzerland· 2025-06-24
Jürgen Elsässer is the publisher of the 'Compact' magazine, which the court ruled could not be banned.
Das Compact-Magazin darf weiterhin erscheinen – richtig soSwitzerland· 2025-06-24
Compact's editor-in-chief Jürgen Elsässer described his magazine as 'democracy's assault gun'.
German court lifts ban on far-right Compact magazine
United Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Jürgen Elsässer is the editor-in-chief responsible for the Compact magazine.
Bundesverwaltungsgericht hebt Verbot des rechtsextremen Magazins „Compact“ auf - MedienGermany· 2025-06-24