Overview

• The iconic German magazine 'Weltbühne' has been relaunched under Berliner Verlag, with a focus on pacifism and democratic discourse.
• The first issue was published with a 25,000-copy print run, priced at €11, and will appear monthly in print and digitally.
• An essay by Deborah Feldman questioned aspects of Philipp Peyman Engel’s family history, suggesting Bahai affiliations, which he and Jewish organizations have strongly refuted.
• The Central Council of Jews in Germany condemned Feldman’s claims as baseless, affirming Engel’s Jewish identity with documented evidence.
• Berliner Verlag defended Feldman, stating her essay did not deny Engel’s Jewish identity, while emphasizing the magazine’s commitment to fostering debate.