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Alexander Tönjes

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Expansion Manager, Germany at POLITICO Europe
📍 Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany

Alexander Tönjes leads POLITICOs expansion in Germany as the first commercial hire in the DACH region. He focuses on rolling out professional services and connecting policy communities between Berlin and Brussels. He is a member of the Young Transatlantic Leadership Cohort 2025 and attended the University of Düsseldorf.

Outside of his direct role, Alexander is deeply engaged in the political landscape. He actively participates in and moderates discussions for organizations like degepol, connecting with top researchers from prominent think tanks. He has a keen interest in transatlantic relations and public policy dialogue.

He was responsible for building POLITICO Europes B2B operations in the region from scratch.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Expansion Manager, Germany
Job Level
Middle
Location
Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany
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Policy Intelligence
His work involves providing policy professionals with faster access to regulatory developments and analysis, highlighted by POLITICO's acquisition of Policylead.
Media Business Models
He actively counters the narrative that news media is a dead business model, showing a keen interest in the industry's future and sustainability.
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Work history

7-2025
Expansion Manager, Germany
POLITICO Europe
4-2024 - 7-2025
Business Developer
POLITICO Europe
11-2022 - 12-2022
Commercial Service Intern
U.S. Department of Commerce
POLITICO Europe
Internship
3-2021 - 8-2021
Working Student Business Development
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Education
2020 - 2024
Bachelor's degree
University of Düsseldorf
2-2023 - 7-2023
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Universidad de Granada
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