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Jürgen Elsässer: Biography, Facts and Career

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Jürgen Elsässer
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Jürgen Elsässer (born 20 January 1957) is a German journalist, right wing extremist and political activist. Once active in left-wing circles, he later became a prominent figure in Germany's far-right scene. He is the founder of Compact, a magazine classified as extremist by the BfV in 2021 and banned by the BMI in 2024, though the ban was later overturned, with a final decision pending.

Quick facts about Jürgen Elsässer

  • Full name: Jürgen Elsässer
  • Born: 1957-01-20
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q95243

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Who is Jürgen Elsässer?

Jürgen Elsässer (born 20 January 1957) is a German journalist, right wing extremist and political activist.

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Jürgen Elsässer is Germany.

When was Jürgen Elsässer born?

Jürgen Elsässer was born on 1957-01-20.

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