Harald Martenstein will succeed the late Franz Josef Wagner as the 'Post von Wagner' columnist in 'Bild' starting February 2026. Martenstein, a renowned journalist and author, will continue the column under the title 'Mail von Martenstein,' appearing Monday to Friday on page two and on bild.de. He will also maintain his weekly column for 'Welt am Sonntag' but will cease his column at 'Zeit' by January 2026. Martenstein expressed admiration for Wagner's unique style and aims to bring his own quirky approach to the column. Wagner, who was one of Germany's most prominent columnists for over 25 years, passed away at age 82. The 'Bild' editor-in-chief Marion Horn emphasized the responsibility and honor of continuing Wagner's legacy with a writer who is both humorous and fearless. Martenstein's career includes work at the 'Tagesspiegel,' awards like the Egon-Erwin-Kisch Prize, the Henri Nannen Prize, and the Theodor Wolff Prize. The announcement has garnered attention as 'Bild' honors Wagner's memory and introduces Martenstein as his successor.