Weimer hands over company shares to trustee - Christian Weimer denies influence peddling, cuts financial ties to media company
Christian Weimer, a prominent figure in German media, has denied allegations of influence peddling linked to the Ludwig Erhard Summit. He described the claims as 'orchestrated campaigns' pushed by far-right outlets. Meanwhile, he is moving his company shares to a trustee and giving up profit distributions for the current fiscal year.
Weimer left his executive and publishing roles at the company when he entered office last spring. The shares he held were non-voting and did not generate finance. Now, he is transferring them to an unnamed trustee, with the process set to finish by the end of the year.
The decision follows accusations that his media ties could influence political decisions. Weimer has firmly rejected these suggestions, calling them baseless attacks. He will not receive any money from the shares during this fiscal period.
The share transfer will remove Weimer’s direct finance connection to the company. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his past media involvement. The trustee’s identity and future handling of the shares remain undisclosed.
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