politico is the global authority on the intersection of politics, policy, and power. it is the most robust news operation and information service in the world specializing in politics and policy, which informs the most influential audience in the world with insight, edge, and authority. founded in 2007, politico has grown to a team of 700 working across north america, more than half of whom are editorial staff. politico europe, its seven-year-old european edition has grown to nearly 200 employees. in october, 2021, politico was acquired by, and is a subsidiary of, axel springer se.