Editor-in-Chief Martin Sellner, of "Compact," has penned the book

Editor-in-Chief Values Martin Sellner as Contributor

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2025 June 15 . 1:35 AM

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Editor-in-Chief Elsaesser frequently commissions Sellner for articles in his publication, as... — Editor-in-Chief Elsaesser frequently commissions Sellner for articles in his publication, as depicted in this photo.

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Editor-in-Chief's estimated authorship attributed to Martin Sellner - Editor-in-Chief Martin Sellner, of "Compact," has penned the book

Title: Jürgen Elsässer, Editor-in-Chief of "Compact", on His Relationship with Martin Sellner

It's no secret that Jürgen Elsässer, the bald-headed, 68-year-old editor of German magazine "Compact", isn't afraid to stir the pot. During his recent court appearance in Leipzig for the ban of his controversial right-wing publication, he had some candid words about Martin Sellner, a well-known Austrian extremist figure. "[Sellner] furnishes us with a youthful audience," Elsässer casually remarked.

Now, don't get me wrong, Elsässer is quick to clarify that he doesn't share Sellner's radical ideas. He praises Sellner the man, not Sellner the ideologist. "He's the young Rudi Dutschke," Elsässer declared, likening Sellner to a counterculture activist from the 1960s. However, when it comes to Sellner's extreme theories, Elsässer draws the line.

You might recall Sellner from his appearance at the infamous Potsdam meeting on "Remigration" in November 2023. The gathering, attended by various right-wing nuts, garnered attention thanks to the incendiary term "Remigration." Essentially, right-wing extremists use this term to advocate for forcibly removing large numbers of foreigners from their country.

Following the meeting, "Compact" published a special edition speaking up for the "persecuted." Some have criticized Elsässer for providing a platform for these radical factions. After all, his magazine was already described as "the central mouthpiece of the right-wing extremist scene" by former Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD). Consequently, the magazine was forced to cease all its print and online operations the previous year.

The Leipzig judges, however, provisionally lifted the ban in an expedited procedure last August. And now, they're hearing the case during the main proceedings. Let's hope democracy prevails.

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The controversy surrounding Jürgen Elsässer, Editor-in-Chief of "Compact", extends to his relationship with Martin Sellner, as Elsässer's magazine has been criticized for its cooperation with developing ideologies, such as those advocated by extreme right-wing groups, one example being the "Remigration" movement.
In the realm of politics and general news, discussions around cooperation with developing countries often include partnerships with foreign entities, however in the context of Elsässer's "Compact" magazine, cooperation takes on a darker connotation, as it pertains to the magazine's dubious alliance with controversial figures like Martin Sellner, whose radical views fall under the umbrella of crime and justice.