The Wirtschaftsquelle Briefing delivers a daily dose of essential Swedish news, expert analysis and cultural context directly to your inbox each morning. It is designed for readers in Sweden and internationally who want to understand what matters in Swedish politics, the economy and society without noise or spin.
What does the Wirtschaftsquelle Briefing contain?
Each edition brings you the day’s most important Swedish stories, concise explainers on policy developments and a cultural note that helps you understand the context behind the headlines. The briefing covers riksdagen, government decisions, economic trends, household finance, cultural events and societal shifts — all curated by our editorial team in Stockholm. You get the essential news, not everything.
Articles are written by named reporters such as Matthias Horn on politics and Julia Becker on the economy, then edited and fact-checked before inclusion. Where AI-assisted tools support research or drafting, that is noted internally, but every item is approved by a human editor before it reaches you.
How often will you receive the Briefing?
The Briefing is sent every weekday morning, with occasional special editions when breaking news, elections or major policy announcements require immediate context. Special editions are clearly labelled and sent only when the editorial team decides they add genuine value for subscribers.
You will never receive more than one edition per day, and we do not send unsolicited commercial messages through the Briefing channel. Frequency is predictable, so you can rely on the Briefing as a steady morning read.
Who curates the Briefing?
The Briefing is curated by the full Wirtschaftsquelle editorial team under the leadership of Chefredaktör Daniel Simon, who is responsible for editorial standards and publication decisions. Every day, Redaktionschef Sandra Groß oversees the newsroom, reviews headlines and commissions the content that goes into the Briefing.
You can meet the full team — including Politikredaktör Matthias Horn, Wirtschaftreporter Julia Becker and Kultur- och samhällsredaktör Christian Lange — on our team page. Each section of the Briefing is assigned to the relevant specialist, ensuring accuracy and depth.
What you can expect from us
Every edition of the Briefing reflects the same editorial mission that guides everything we publish: trustworthy Swedish journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification. Our fact-checking team, led by Christina Scholz, reviews claims and sources before publication.
We do not accept editorial input from commercial partners, and sponsored content is always clearly labelled. If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and transparently under our corrections policy. The Briefing is a free service, and we intend to keep it that way while maintaining the same editorial rigour we apply to every article on our site.
How can you subscribe?
You can subscribe directly through the form at the top of this page, marked . Enter your email address and click subscribe — no additional steps or paid tiers. If the form does not load or you prefer to subscribe manually, send a request to info@wirtschaftsquelle.de with the subject line „Newsletter subscription“ and we will add you.
Subscriptions are free and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email. Your email address will be used solely for sending the Briefing and occasional service updates related to your subscription.
How do we handle your data?
Your privacy is taken seriously. We collect only your email address for the purpose of delivering the Briefing, and we never share, sell or rent subscriber data to third parties. Full details of how we process and protect your information are available in our privacy policy.
We do not use subscriber data for behavioural advertising or profiling. If you have questions about your data or wish to request deletion, contact our privacy team at privacy@wirtschaftsquelle.de.
How is the Briefing funded?
The Briefing is supported through the same funding model as the rest of Wirtschaftsquelle: display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. When the Briefing includes a sponsored segment or an affiliate link, it is clearly labelled so you always know what you are reading.
Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions. Our full policy on advertising, affiliate links and sponsored content is documented in our advertising and affiliate disclosure. If you see something in the Briefing that you believe should be labelled differently, please let us know at complaints@wirtschaftsquelle.de.
Questions or concerns?
If you have questions about the Briefing — whether about content, subscription, data privacy or sponsorship — please visit our contact page or write directly to info@wirtschaftsquelle.de. For editorial complaints, use complaints@wirtschaftsquelle.de, and for fact-checking concerns, contact factcheck@wirtschaftsquelle.de. We aim to respond within two business days.