Observed Signal · Aug 7, 2026 · Hiring · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Axel Springer Forms Opinion Team Around Janna Ensthaler
Axel Springer's Premium group (Welt, Business Insider, Politico) has launched a permanent opinion team called "Die Stimme der Wirtschaft" to increase the opinion share in its economic reporting. The three-person team comprises investor Janna Ensthaler (known from the TV show Die Höhle der Löwen), VC investor and former Bundesverband Deutsche Startups president Christian Miele, and macroeconomist/strategy consultant and bestselling author Daniel Stelter. The trio will provide practical perspectives across Springer brands and platforms; contributions will appear platform- and brand-spanning. Moritz Seyffarth, editor-in-chief of Business Insider and economics head of the Premium Group, framed the initiative as bringing a direct reality check and critical perspective to readers and viewers. Initial appearances are scheduled immediately, with Christian Miele on Welt this Friday at 11:30 and Janna Ensthaler slated for August 18 at 12:00.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Axel Springer's Premium group (Welt, Business Insider and Politico) launched a regular opinion team titled "Die Stimme der Wirtschaft".
- The opinion team consists of Janna Ensthaler, Christian Miele and Daniel Stelter.
- Janna Ensthaler is an investor known from the TV show "Die Höhle der Löwen" and will represent the innovation-driven startup scene.
- Christian Miele is a VC investor and former president of the Bundesverband Deutsche Startups; Daniel Stelter is a macroeconomist, strategy consultant and bestselling author.
- Contributions will run platform- and brand-wide; Christian Miele is scheduled to appear on Welt this Friday at 11:30 and Janna Ensthaler on August 18 at 12:00.
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