Mathias Dopfner

Axel Springer chief reportedly told staff pro-Israel values ‘non-negotiable’ amid internal backlash

Mathias Dopfner has been accused by staff of using Politico to promote political agenda, push pro-Israel mandates
The company considers Israel’s right to exist one of its ‘essential’ values, with Dopfner suggesting that employees who disagree with that may be better suited to another workplace

By Arab News · 30 April 2026