Uwe Ritzer
Business and investigative reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Uwe Ritzer is a business journalist and investigative reporter at Süddeutsche Zeitung. He is known for investigations into the energy sector and the ADAC scandal, and for books on lobbying and natural resources.
| Role | Business and investigative reporter |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Süddeutsche Zeitung |
| Beat | Business, consumer issues, resources |
| Previously | Author of Lobbykratie and Zwischen Dürre und Flut |
Who is Uwe Ritzer?
Uwe Ritzer is a German business journalist and investigative reporter at Süddeutsche Zeitung. He became widely known for exposing the manipulation scandal at the motoring club ADAC and for reporting on questionable dealings in the energy sector.
Career
At Süddeutsche Zeitung, Ritzer combines economic reporting with long investigative projects. His work has received several awards:
- Wächterpreis der Tagespresse, awarded twice
- Helmut Schmidt Journalistenpreis
- Wirtschaftsjournalist des Jahres 2023 in the consumer and finance category
- Deutscher Journalistenpreis 2026 in the Transformation category
He is also the author or co-author of several books, including Lobbykratie (2016, with Markus Balser), Zwischen Dürre und Flut (2023) and Der Ausverkauf: Wasser, Boden, Rohstoffe (2025), which examines how natural resources are sold off for profit.
Coverage
His reporting covers business conduct, consumer issues, finance and the use of water, land and raw materials. For the fashion and textile industry, his work on resources and water is relevant context, since fibre production, dyeing and finishing depend heavily on water and land, and supply chains are increasingly judged on how they use them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Uwe Ritzer?
Uwe Ritzer is a business journalist and investigative reporter at Süddeutsche Zeitung, known for exposing the ADAC scandal.
What does Uwe Ritzer write about?
He covers business conduct, consumer and finance topics, and the use of water, land and raw materials.