Aust blames media reports for the failure of the Woche project
Stefan Aust's magazine project, *Die Woche*, has failed. He now blames, among other things, media coverage for its temporary failure.
The former Spiegel editor-in-chief said in an interview that the high level of attention had certainly damaged the project. WAZ and Axel Springer Verlag had previously announced their withdrawal from the jointly planned project, citing the economic situation as the reason.
Just a few days ago, rumors emerged that Dirk Ippen's newspaper group, publisher of the Münchner Merkur and the Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine, will take a 20 percent stake in the property. This was reported by Horizont.net on Friday. The WAZ Group should also hold 20 percent, Springer 52 percent and Aust 8 percent. In a statement from Springer and WAZ, it is said that Aust now wants to continue the project with other partners. Ippen could play an important role here.
Just a few days ago, rumors emerged that Dirk Ippen's newspaper group, publisher of the Münchner Merkur and the Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine, will take a 20 percent stake in the property. This was reported by Horizont.net on Friday. The WAZ Group should also hold 20 percent, Springer 52 percent and Aust 8 percent. In a statement from Springer and WAZ, it is said that Aust now wants to continue the project with other partners. Ippen could play an important role here.
