German journalist Peter Gert Johannes Kloeppel, who was born in Frankfurt on October 14, 1958, is a well-known name in the world of German television news.

Early Life and Education

After earning his Abitur in Bad Homburg in 1977, Peter Kloeppel started his career in journalism. His original course of action was to study agriculture at Göttingen. His actual calling, however, lay elsewhere, so he grasped the chance to study at Hamburg’s illustrious Henri-Nannen School from 1983 to 1985. He initially entered the world of RTL Television while still a student at this institution, setting the groundwork for his illustrious career.

Career

In 1985, Kloeppel joined the network’s Bonn studio, beginning his career there. As soon as his commitment and reporting abilities were acknowledged, he was appointed the network’s first reporter in New York. While living in the US, Kloeppel covered the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991, giving viewers personal accounts of one of the most important world events at the time.

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The position of chief anchor for the RTL evening news was taken on by Peter Kloeppel in April 1992. This was the start of a lengthy and fruitful career as one of Germany’s most well-known news anchors. As of 1994, he began to cover all federal and state elections in Germany, which increased his duties.

The RTL Journalistenschule für TV und Multimedia, where aspiring reporters and anchors undergo thorough training, was established in 2001 by Kloeppel as an extension of his influence in the field of journalism education. He is notable for being the CEO and Director of the school, where he imparts his knowledge to the upcoming generation of journalists.

He has made more than just reporting on the subject. A prestigious job at one of Germany’s biggest television networks, Peter Kloeppel took up the post of RTL head editor in 2004. Ten years later, in July 2014, he decided to leave this position to prioritize spending more time with his family. Despite this, he continued as the principal anchor of RTL Aktuell, the network’s primary daily television news show.

Throughout his professional life, Kloeppel presided over contentious political discussions, frequently taking center stage during turning points in Germany’s political history. He was on stage with other journalists during election discussions that featured notable individuals including Gerhard Schröder, Angela Merkel, and her rivals. The educated conversation surrounding major national events was made possible in part by his position as moderator.

Personal Life

Peter Kloeppel has led a fulfilling personal life away from journalism. He married American television producer Carol Sagissor in 1993, and on June 21, 1996, their daughter Geena was born.