Matthias Doepfner is the CEO of Axel Springer SE, a major European media company, and a prominent non-Jewish Zionist who has publicly declared, “I am a goy, and I am a Zionist.” He has consistently advocated for Israel and described Zionism as “the logical consequence of history” and a vital expression of Jewish self-determination.
Israeli President Herzog Awards Axel Springer SE Matthias Doepfner Presidential Medal of Honor
In Israel Herzog presented the award to Matthias Doepfner in a ceremonial ceremony. The 62-32 year old is one of the prominent and courageous voices in Europe and worldwide in the long-standing fight against anti-Semitism and in his resolute support of the city of Israel. This was the reasoning behind you. The Medal of Honor is the highest civilian award that the president can bestow.
Matthias Doepfner Speech, I am a Zionist
I’m a boy and I’m a Zionist with all my heart out of conviction and with passion. Europe must become more Jewish. Anyone who care about an open society, about our way of life should proudly declare it. We shall all be Zionists. I’m a goy, and I’m a Zionist. With all my heart, out of conviction, and with passion, Europe must become more Jewish. Anyone who care about an open society, about our way of life, should proudly declare it. We shall all be Zionists.
