What does this mean for you as a reader?
This page explains exactly who we are, how we work and what you can expect from every article on Wochenanalyse.de. Use it to understand our editorial standards, our ownership structure and how to contact us if you need to. We want you to trust what you read, and transparency is how we earn that trust.
Wochenanalyse.de is an independent Swedish digital news publisher focused on clear, practical coverage of Swedish news, politics, economics, culture, society and current affairs. We launched in 2024 and serve readers in Sweden and internationally who want trustworthy journalism without spin or oversimplification. Our tagline — “Nachrichten, Analysen und Hintergründe für Deutschland” — reflects our commitment to helping German-speaking audiences understand complex Swedish issues. Every article you see has been written by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication.
What does Wochenanalyse.de offer you?
We cover Swedish politics (riksdagen, the government and municipal politics), the economy (markets, household finances and business), cultural topics, lifestyle and broader societal developments. Our aim is to deliver reporting that helps you grasp what is happening in Sweden and why it matters — whether you live in Stockholm, Berlin or anywhere else. We explain policy decisions, analyse economic trends and explore cultural shifts without oversimplifying the details.
Our team of specialised journalists ensures that each topic receives focused attention. Markus Kaiser reports on riksdagen and government affairs. Claudia Winkler covers the Swedish economy, markets and household budgets. Jan Martin writes about culture, lifestyle and society. Miriam Schwarz oversees the daily newsroom and commissioning. Every piece is reviewed by an editor and checked for accuracy by Lea Schreiber, our fact-checking lead, before it is published.
How do we ensure reliable journalism?
Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. We do not publish anonymous content or use automated systems to produce stories without human oversight. Our fact-checking process involves source verification, cross-referencing claims and reviewing data. AI-assisted tools may support research, formatting, translation or headline suggestions, but they never replace human editorial judgement — every piece is approved by a human editor before it goes live.
We maintain clear policies that govern our work. You can read our full editorial policy and our fact-checking policy to understand the standards we hold ourselves to. If you believe an error has been published, see our corrections policy for how we handle mistakes. Our AI and automation policy explains exactly where digital tools are used and where they are not.
Who is responsible for what you read?
Peter Weber serves as Chefredaktör (editor-in-chief) and is ultimately responsible for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. Miriam Schwarz is Redaktionschef (head of editorial operations) and manages the daily newsroom, headline review and commissioning. You can see the full editorial team on our Our Team page, which lists every journalist, their role and their contact details. Every byline on the site corresponds to a real person you can reach.
Our team also includes dedicated roles for fact-checking and source verification, led by Lea Schreiber, and specialised reporters for politics, economics and culture. Each journalist has a direct email address listed on the site, and all general enquiries should be sent to info@wochenanalyse.de.
How this works in practice
Let us walk through a concrete example. Suppose you read an article about a new Swedish government budget proposal. The piece would be assigned by Miriam Schwarz to Markus Kaiser, our politics reporter, who researches and drafts it. He interviews sources from the finance ministry and opposition parties, and reviews the budget documents. The draft is then reviewed by an editor for clarity, structure and compliance with our editorial policy. Before publication, Lea Schreiber fact-checks the figures, dates and direct quotes against official sources. If AI tools were used at any stage — for example, to transcribe an interview recording or to generate initial headline options — the editor confirms that every substantive claim and quotation comes from human reporting, not automation. Once approved, the article is published with the writer’s name, a review notation and a date stamp. If a reader later spots an error, they can email corrections@wochenanalyse.de, and our team will follow the process outlined in our corrections policy.
Who owns and funds Wochenanalyse.de?
Wochenanalyse.de is owned and operated by Wochenanalys Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). The registered office is at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. Although the company is registered in Gibraltar, the editorial focus is entirely Swedish — our newsroom operates from Sweden, our journalists report on Swedish affairs, and our editorial line is rooted in Swedish public life and institutions. The main phone number is +356 2138 9009, and the Swedish editorial line is +49 30 577 013 49.
Our funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. Sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled so you can distinguish it from independent editorial content. Affiliate links are disclosed where they appear. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions — our reporting is independent of advertiser or sponsor interests. For full details, see our advertising and affiliate disclosure and our ownership and funding page.
How can you reach us?
The best way to contact us is by email at info@wochenanalyse.de, which reaches our general enquiries team. You can also use specific function addresses such as editorial@wochenanalyse.de for editorial matters, tips@wochenanalyse.de for story suggestions, press@wochenanalyse.de for media enquiries, corrections@wochenanalyse.de for error reports, complaints@wochenanalyse.de for formal complaints, factcheck@wochenanalyse.de for fact-checking requests, legal@wochenanalyse.de for legal matters and privacy@wochenanalyse.de for data protection questions. All function emails use the @wochenanalyse.de domain.
For postal correspondence, use Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. You can also use our contact page for a web form and further details. If you wish to tip us anonymously or share a document securely, see our Tip Us page.
In short
Wochenanalyse.de is a transparent, independent Swedish news publisher built on named writers, editor review and rigorous fact-checking. We cover Swedish politics, economics, culture and society without spin or oversimplification, and we are accountable to our readers through clear policies and accessible contact channels. If you read something on our site, you know exactly who wrote it, who edited it, how it was funded and how to challenge it if needed.