Author / Germany
Court proceedings, health, life
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Life
After an internship and editorial work at Zeitungsverlag Waiblingen, Ingrid Eißele was a co-founder of Zeitenspiegel, initially with a focus on Latin America. Long-time correspondent for Stern, numerous process reports, has been working for the Research, Report, and Crime department since 2024.
Current Award:
Richard von Weizsäcker Journalism Prize 2024, 2nd Place (with Catrin Boldebuck)
Projects
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Ingrid Eissèle, ReportThe lousy business of care
Author Ingrid Eissèle and Nicolas Büchse
Published in „Stern“ 43/2025Alloheim is Germany's largest private nursing home operator. Stern and RTL expose blatant abuses. Is the company risking the well-being of the elderly - also for profit?
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, ReportageIdyll only during the day
Author Ingrid Eissèle, Photographer Éric Vazzoler
Published in „Stern“ 28/2025At night, Stühlinger Kirchplatz in Freiburg becomes a hotspot for crime. But the residents here also prove that a tolerant society can defend itself.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, ReportageSpilled Homeland
Author Ingrid Eissèle
Published in „Stern“ 24/2025The mountain village of Blatten lies buried under ice and rocks, but its residents refuse to give up and show astonishing confidence.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, ReportFlight and atonement
Author Ingrid Eissèle
Published in „Stern“ 29/2024Who is to blame for the disaster in the Ahr Valley? Three years have passed since the devastating flood. Those affected are still grappling with the justice system – and with their fears.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, Interview„I look forward to tomorrow calmly.“
Author Ingrid Eissèle
Published in „Stern“ 19/2024Bettina Steckmann had prepared for this day for a long time. She didn't want cancer to decide her end; she wanted to do it herself. A final conversation on the eve of her death.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, Interview„It was about pure, raw violence, not sexuality“
Author Ingrid Eissèle and Catrin Boldebuck
Photographer Felix Schmidt
Published in „Stern“ on July 6, 2023As a boy, Andreas Huckele was abused for years by the headmaster of the Odenwald School. His story is about living with the trauma.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, Reportage
Time for mutual aid
Author Ingrid Eissèle
Published in „Stern“ 5/2021Outpatient elderly care is groaning under staff shortages and cost pressure. Zeitenspiegel reporter Ingrid Eißele was there for the Stern On the go with people who no longer want to put up with it. Their concept: No boss. No office. More time for people.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.
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Ingrid Eissèle, Report
Fifty-Fifty
Author Ingrid Eissèle
Appeared in „Stern“ on August 20, 2020Wenzel D. was one of the first severe COVID-19 cases in Germany. For many weeks, he hovered between life and death. A record of a long fight.
The article is also on Stern.de appeared.