Overview

• On June 3 Schreiber published an Instagram statement acknowledging the polarizing nature of his move and addressing viewer criticism over his new employer choice
• He cited Springer’s broad portfolio beyond Bild, pointing to outlets such as Welt, Business Insider, Onet and Politico as evidence of editorial diversity
• Schreiber is set to begin on September 1 as a Global Reporter based in Tel Aviv, tasked with covering Middle East affairs and analysing shifting global power dynamics
• He challenged the practice of pitting media scandals against each other, referencing controversies at Spiegel, ARD and ZDF to argue for more nuanced debate
• His final Tagesschau broadcast on May 25 concluded an 8½-year tenure marked by emotional farewells, including a personal visit from colleague Susanne Daubner