{
  "id": 11409270,
  "title": "Ex-Kanzler: Gerhard Schröder wird Aufsichtsrat von russischer Supermarktkette Hyperglobus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ex-kanzler-gerhard-schroder-wird-aufsichtsrat-von-russischer",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:13:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/gerhard-schroeder-ex-kanzler-wird-aufsichtsrat-von-russischer-supermarktkette/100259262.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has joined the board of directors of Russian retail chain Hyperglobus, according to several Russian media reports citing the company. Schröder's involvement is said to be aimed at assisting the management and strategic direction of the Russian business. Hyperglobus's owner, Thomas Bruch, explained that he sought Schröder's expertise for the board seat. The former chancellor claims his \"dialogue-oriented approach\" will be helpful. Hyperglobus was separated from German Globus Holding in 2025, but continues to operate under the Globus brand. Bruch served as Globus Holding's CEO until 2020, after which his son Matthias Bruch assumed leadership. The Bruch family is the majority shareholder of the company. Bruch attended the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg in June, a move that drew criticism from some Europeans. Schröder is quoted as saying, \"It is important that entrepreneurs like Thomas Bruch and companies like Hyperglobus continue to establish economic relations with Russia and invest in Russia.\"",
  "summary": "Altkanzler Gerhard Schröder hat einen neuen Posten in Russland angenommen. Er soll bei der Ausrichtung von Einzelhändler Hyperglobus helfen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "German retailer Globus stayed in Russia after the full-scale invasion. Now its Russian arm has put former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder on its supervisory board.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/german-retailer-globus-stayed-in-russia-after-the-full-scale-invasion",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:41:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}