Observed Signal · Aug 2, 2026 · Leadership Change · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Infosperber editorial leadership changes
Hannes Britschgi has stepped down as editorial director of the Swiss online newspaper Infosperber. Marco Diener, a member of Infosperber's editorial team since 2022, became head of the newsroom on 1 August 2026. Britschgi will also resign as president of the publisher foundation (SSUI) in November 2026. The article notes Marco Diener's prior work at Berner Zeitung, K-Tipp and Saldo. Additionally, long-time columnist Daniel Goldstein published the final edition of his language column 'Sprachlupe' after 432 installments since the site's launch.
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- Hannes Britschgi has relinquished the editorial leadership of Infosperber.
- Marco Diener became editor-in-chief of Infosperber on 1 August 2026.
- Marco Diener has been a member of Infosperber's editorial team since 2022 and previously worked for Berner Zeitung, K-Tipp and Saldo.
- Hannes Britschgi will step down as president of the publisher foundation (Schweizerische Stiftung zur Förderung unabhängiger Information, SSUI) in November 2026.
- Daniel Goldstein published his final 'Sprachlupe' column; 432 episodes were published since Infosperber's start about fifteen years ago.
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