Axel Springer CEO Declares “I Am a Goy and I Am a Zionist” and Says Europe Must Become More Jewish
Mathias Döpfner runs Axel Springer, one of the biggest media companies in Europe. It owns outlets such as Bild, Politico, and Business Insider. On May 11, 2026, he spoke to the governing board of the World Jewish Congress in Geneva. He opened by saying he is a goy and that he is a Zionist. He told the group that Zionism is not just for Jews and that everyone should support it.
He laid out steps to fight antisemitism. One part called for zero tolerance and for removing antisemites from places where the law allows it. Another part pushed European countries to open their doors wider to Jewish…
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