Wochenbriefing (wochenbriefing.de) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all readers, including those with disabilities. We aim to make our news content and user experience conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, and we continuously work to improve accessibility across our site.
Who is responsible for accessibility at Wochenbriefing?
Wochenbriefing Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry) with registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000, is the publisher and legal owner of the site. Overall editorial responsibility lies with Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter. Day‑to‑day accessibility oversight is managed by our editorial team, who can be reached at accessibility@wochenbriefing.de for any access‑related concerns.
The company’s registered office and main phone number are listed on our Contact page. We take accessibility seriously as part of our mission to deliver trustworthy Swedish journalism that serves all readers, regardless of how they access our content.
What accessibility standards do we follow?
We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These standards cover a broad range of recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological limitations.
Our commitment to WCAG 2.2 Level AA is part of our broader editorial policy, detailed in our Editorial Policy. We regularly review our site against these criteria and implement improvements as part of our ongoing development process. Compliance is monitored internally, and we welcome feedback from users to help us identify gaps.
How do we support keyboard navigation and visual design?
We design our website so that all interactive elements—links, buttons, forms, and media controls—can be operated using a keyboard alone. Focus indicators are clearly visible, and we maintain a logical tab order that follows the visual layout. Colour contrast meets the minimum ratios specified by WCAG 2.2 Level AA for text and non‑text elements.
Users are able to navigate the site without relying on a mouse. We also offer a reduced‑motion option for readers who prefer minimised animations. Our content structure uses proper heading hierarchies and semantic HTML to help screen readers interpret the page correctly. If you encounter any element that is not keyboard‑accessible, please let us know via accessibility@wochenbriefing.de.
What known limitations currently exist?
We are aware that some older articles or media assets may not fully meet our accessibility targets. For instance, some historical PDFs, embedded third‑party content, or complex data visualisations may lack full keyboard support or alternative text. We commit to fixing these issues as soon as we identify them or are alerted by users.
Other known limitations include: (a) occasionally non‑descriptive link text inherited from legacy systems, (b) colour contrast on some infographics that falls short of AAA level though still meeting AA, and (c) third‑party newsletter elements that we cannot fully control. Our Complaints Procedure outlines how you can report specific accessibility barriers for prompt review.
How can you report an accessibility issue or request an alternative format?
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our site or would like content in an alternative format (for example, plain text, large print, or an audio version), please contact our accessibility team at accessibility@wochenbriefing.de. We aim to respond within two business days and to resolve issues within a reasonable timeframe.
You can also use our general contact form at /about-us/contact/ or follow the formal process described in our Complaints Procedure. We take every report seriously and will not discriminate against anyone who raises an accessibility concern. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for all readers.
Our commitments
- We will maintain an active accessibility review process, testing new features and major updates against WCAG 2.2 Level AA before publication.
- We will provide a clear and responsive mechanism for users to report accessibility barriers, and we will address reported issues in a timely manner.
- We will ensure that all editorial staff and developers receive basic accessibility training and that accessibility considerations are embedded in our production workflows.
- We will publish an annual accessibility review update on this page, noting progress, changes, and any outstanding limitations.
- We will not use automated testing as the sole measure of accessibility; we will incorporate manual testing and user feedback, especially from people with disabilities.