Wochenbriefing was founded in 2024 by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry), to fill a persistent gap in Swedish news coverage: clear, practical journalism that gives readers context without the noise of breaking-news churn or partisan spin. Under editor-in-chief Benjamin Richter, the publication sets out to explain Sweden’s politics, economy, culture and society for both domestic and international audiences in a trustworthy, accessible format.
Who owns and operates Wochenbriefing?
Wochenbriefing is wholly owned and operated by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd., a Gibraltar-registered company with its registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. The company’s main phone is +356 2138 9009, and the Swedish editorial line is +49 30 577 013 49. Editorial independence is a cornerstone: commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions, and all funding sources are transparently disclosed on our ownership and funding page.
Day-to-day editorial control rests with editor-in-chief Benjamin Richter (anders.lindqvist@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 61), who is responsible for all editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. The newsroom operates from Sweden, with a team of dedicated editors and reporters covering politics, economics, culture and society.
What editorial philosophy guides our reporting?
Benjamin Richter leads a newsroom built on the principle that trustworthy Swedish journalism must help readers understand complex issues without oversimplification or bias. Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting, but they never replace human editorial judgement; every piece is approved by a human editor. The result is reporting that prioritises clarity, accuracy and relevance over speed or sensationalism.
How is our newsroom structured?
The editorial team is organised into specialist desks, each led by an experienced editor. Stefanie Schmid serves as Redaktionschef (karin.bergstrom@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 62), overseeing the daily newsroom, headline review and commissioning. Felix Jung is Politikredaktör (johan.eriksson@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 63), covering the Riksdag, government and municipal politics. Petra Schuster, Wirtschaftreporter (sofia.nystrom@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 64), focuses on economy, markets and household finance. Andreas Sommer, Kultur- och samhällsredaktör (erik.holmberg@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 65), handles culture, lifestyle and society. Vanessa Engels leads fact-checking (emma.sandberg@wochenbriefing.de, +46 8 525 030 66), responsible for source verification and corrections. For full biographies and contact details, see our team page.
What can readers expect from our journalism?
Every article carries a clear byline, links to original sources where possible, and a commitment to corrections when errors occur. We maintain a detailed editorial policy and a sources and standards guide that explain how we verify information, handle anonymous tips and separate editorial content from commercial material. Readers can expect thorough fact-checking, transparent sourcing and a formal, professional tone free of clickbait or exaggeration.
How is Wochenbriefing funded?
Revenue comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled; affiliate links are disclosed. Crucially, no commercial relationship determines editorial conclusions. A full breakdown of our funding model, including ownership details, is available on our ownership and funding page. We also follow strict policies for advertising and affiliate disclosure and sponsored content.
How can you support our work and get involved?
Readers who value independent, context-rich Swedish journalism can subscribe to our free newsletter at our newsletter page to receive regular updates. If you have a news tip, story idea or document to share, we encourage you to use our secure tip us page. For general inquiries, contact info@wochenbriefing.de. We also welcome feedback and complaints via our formal complaints procedure.
Our commitments
- Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication.
- AI tools may assist research or drafting but never replace human editorial judgement; all published content is approved by a human editor.
- All funding sources and commercial relationships are transparently disclosed; sponsored or affiliate content is clearly labelled.
- Corrections and clarifications are published promptly; readers can report errors via corrections@wochenbriefing.de.
- Editorial decisions are independent of commercial interests; no advertiser or partner influences our reporting.