Wolfgang Ischinger

Wolfgang Ischinger

diplomat Germany

Wolfgang Ischinger is a prominent German diplomat, known for his role as the chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), which serves as a key forum for international security discussions. He previously held the position of Germany's ambassador to the United States and played a significant part in European Union negotiations regarding Kosovo. Under his leadership, the MSC has expanded its budget and influence, making it a vital platform for addressing global security issues.

Born on Feb 12, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
283,263
Power
12,225$
Sentiment
5.98
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 3 5.33 0.29% +10% 83,783,942 263,823 $3,845,000 12,107$
Guatemala 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
Latvia 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 1,886,198 2,163 $34,000 39$
Totals 5 103,585,708 283,262 $3,961,000 12,225$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Latvia Latvia: Wolfgang Ischinger commented on the situation regarding Greenland, describing the escalation as 'completely unnecessary' and 'harmful'. 6

Diena: Grenlandes "cirks" novērš uzmanību no Ukrainas / Diena

Germany Germany: Wolfgang Ischinger states that Trump's threats against Greenland undermine trust in the Western world. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 22. Januar 2026 - Politik

Germany Germany: Wolfgang Ischinger, head of the Munich Security Conference, admitted to being wrong about Trump's Greenland plans. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Caren Miosga: Ungewöhnliche Geständnisse und dann wird klar, was in Europa fehlt - Medien

Italy Italy: Wolfgang Ischinger is a prominent figure in German diplomacy and has led the Munich Security Conference for fifteen years. 8

Corriere della Sera: L’ambasciatore Ischinger: sull'Ucraina bisogna generare deterrenza