Jonathan Greenberger begins first week as POLITICO Global Editor-in-Chief
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Updated · POLITICO · May 4
Jonathan Greenberger begins first week as POLITICO Global Editor-in-Chief
8 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 4
In a note to readers and subscribers on Monday, he said innovation has been central to POLITICO from the start and stressed evolving how its journalism is delivered.
The leadership change was highlighted in POLITICO Playbook alongside its coverage of the US midterm campaign entering its final six months.
No previous related reports were provided, leaving Greenberger's opening message as the main new development in the story.
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POLITICO’s Global Multimedia Push and the Struggle for Editorial Freedom in 2026
Overview
In May 2026, Jonathan Greenberger became POLITICO's Global Editor-in-Chief, initiating a strategic shift to transform the outlet into a multimedia brand. He elevated Dasha Burns to Global Anchor to lead new video and audio formats, expanding POLITICO's global reach, including launching POLITICO Australia. This multimedia push, driven by Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner's vision, sparked internal concerns about editorial independence, especially due to Döpfner's strict corporate values requiring support for Israel. These tensions created newsroom friction and threatened staff morale. Greenberger defends the balance between these values and critical journalism, but POLITICO's future success depends on managing growth while preserving editorial freedom amid corporate pressures.