Speyer/Ismaning, August 27, 2025 - Roland Hag, a journalist and media professional from the KLAMBT media group, will take over the position of editor-in-chief of die aktuelle in September. Achim Thäsler, the previous Editor-in-Chief, will be taking his well-deserved retirement in September.
Roland Hag has been working for the KLAMBT media group since 2019. Initially as an advisor to the management, he has been responsible for the women's titles Die neue Frau, Woche der Frau and Viel Spaß as Editor-in-Chief since 2020. IN and OK! were added in 2022, followed by 7 Tage and Frau mit Herz in 2023. Previously, Roland Hag held management positions at FUNKE Mediengruppe and Bauer Media Group, among others.
"I am extremely pleased to place the responsibility for the current issue in the hands of Roland Hag. He is a passionate magazine maker who brings experience, attitude and heart for our readers and will preserve the DNA of the title as well as provide new impetus. I wish him and his editorial team at the Ismaning site every success," says Lars Rose, publisher of the KLAMBT media group, about the new appointment. "At the same time, of course, I would also like to thank Achim Thäsler for his excellent work and wish him all the best for this new chapter in his life," adds Lars Rose.
"For me,die aktuelle is a magazine with very special potential among German magazines. That's why I'm really looking forward to continuing to strengthen its relevance in the market and raise the profile of this great magazine with my great team in the future. Opinionated, surprising and simply entertaining," says Roland Hag about his new position.
It was only at the beginning of August that the relevant antitrust authorities officially approved the purchase of the FUNKE titles die aktuelle, die aktuelle KRIMI, FRAU IM SPIEGEL, FRAU IM SPIEGEL Royal, NEUE WELT, DAS GOLDENE BLATT, ECHO DER FRAU and frau aktuell by the KLAMBT media group.
Die aktuelle is one of Germany's best-known magazines covering the aristocracy, music, film and entertainment. Reports on VIPs, show stars and lifestyle are also among the core topics. Extensive wellness, beauty, health and food stories as well as advice and service sections round off the content spectrum. The paid circulation is around 175,000 copies every week. The cover price is 2.49 euros.