Wirtschaftsquelle (wirtschaftsquelle.de) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all readers, including those with disabilities. We continuously work to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards, making our independent Swedish journalism as usable as possible for everyone, regardless of ability or assistive technology.
What is our commitment to accessibility?
Our commitment is to deliver our clear, practical coverage of Swedish news, politics, economy and culture in a way that is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for all users. We apply WCAG 2.2 Level AA as our baseline, integrating accessibility into our editorial and technical processes. This commitment is upheld by Wirtschaftsq Media Ltd., our Gibraltar-registered publisher.
We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix. As a digital news publisher founded in 2024, we have built our site with modern standards in mind, and we regularly review and update our practices. Our editorial team, led by Chefredaktör Daniel Simon, ensures that accessibility considerations are part of our daily operations.
How do you navigate our site using a keyboard?
Our website is designed for full keyboard navigation, allowing users to tab through all interactive elements in a logical order. You can navigate between articles, menus, links and forms using standard keyboard keys such as Tab, Enter and Escape. We ensure focus indicators are always visible so you can see exactly where you are on the page.
All functionality available by mouse is also accessible via keyboard. This includes navigating our news categories, reading full articles, using search functions and interacting with any embedded media or forms. If you encounter a keyboard trap or a non-functional element, please report it to our accessibility team immediately.
What about focus, contrast and reduced motion?
We maintain a minimum colour contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as required by WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Our colour scheme is chosen to ensure readability for users with low vision or colour vision deficiencies. We avoid using colour alone to convey information. For users who prefer reduced motion, we respect the operating system setting and disable all non-essential animations, scrolling effects and auto-playing content. Focus indicators are clearly visible, and we provide skip navigation links to bypass repeated content.
These settings are applied globally across our site, from our lead articles to our fact-checked pieces. If any published content does not meet these standards, we treat it as a priority to correct. Our fact-checking team, led by Christina Scholz, also checks for accessibility issues when reviewing graphics and data visualisations.
What you can expect from us
You can expect that every article you read on Wirtschaftsquelle is produced with accessibility in mind. Our editorial mission — trustworthy Swedish journalism without spin or oversimplification — extends to ensuring that our content is available in formats that work for you. While AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting, all final content is reviewed by a human editor who checks for accessibility as part of the publication process. We provide alternative text for meaningful images, transcripts for audio content, and clear headings and link text throughout our articles. Our /editorial-policy/ page outlines our full standards, and our /complaints-procedure/ page details how you can raise any accessibility concern.
What known limitations should you be aware of?
Some older PDF documents linked from our site may not be fully accessible to screen readers. Third-party content, such as embedded social media feeds or interactive maps, may not meet our own accessibility standards. We are actively working to replace legacy PDFs with accessible HTML versions where possible. Live video streams may lack real-time captions, though we provide transcripts after broadcast. We prioritise fixing issues reported through our dedicated accessibility contact — please let us know if you encounter a barrier.
Our /ai-automation-policy/ explains that while digital tools support our work, they never replace human editorial judgement. This includes accessibility checks — no AI-generated content is published without human review for usability and clarity.
How can you contact us about accessibility?
We welcome your feedback. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our site, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility team directly at accessibility@wirtschaftsquelle.de. We aim to acknowledge your message within two business days and to resolve reported issues within ten business days, depending on complexity.
For general inquiries, you can reach us via info@wirtschaftsquelle.de or visit our /about-us/contact/ page for full contact details. If you prefer to submit a formal complaint, our /complaints-procedure/ explains the steps we will take under our editorial policy. You can also call our Swedish editorial line at +49 30 577 013 49. We treat all accessibility feedback seriously and will work with you to provide the information you need in an accessible format.