Weltanalyse.de is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all readers, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA as our target standard, and we continue to work toward making our news coverage, analysis, and background reporting usable by everyone.
What accessibility standards do we follow?
Weltanalyse.de follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines form the international benchmark for accessible digital content and cover principles such as perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness. Our editorial and technical teams regularly review our site against these criteria to identify and resolve barriers.
How can you navigate our site using a keyboard?
All interactive elements on Weltanalyse.de — including links, buttons, forms, and navigation menus — can be operated using a keyboard alone. We have implemented visible focus indicators so that as you press the Tab key, you can see exactly which element is selected. The focus order follows a logical sequence that matches the visual layout, making it possible to move through headlines, articles, and footer links without a mouse.
What have we done to improve contrast and readability?
We use colour combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background, following WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements for normal and large text. Body text is set at a readable size, and users can adjust browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. Headings, links, and important labels are styled to stand out clearly, and we avoid relying solely on colour to convey information.
Does the site support reduced motion?
Weltanalyse.de respects your system preference for reduced motion. If you have enabled a “Reduce motion” or “Prefer reduced motion” setting in your operating system or browser, animations and decorative transitions on our site are disabled or replaced with static alternatives. This ensures that readers who are sensitive to movement or who use assistive technologies are not disturbed by unnecessary visual effects.
What known limitations exist?
Despite our best efforts, some areas of Weltanalyse.de may still pose accessibility challenges. Third-party content embedded in our articles — such as social media widgets, video players, or interactive maps — may not fully comply with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. We actively monitor these components and work with providers to improve them. Older articles published during our founding year (2024) may contain legacy formatting issues; we are progressively auditing and updating them. If you encounter a barrier, please let us know using the contact details below.
What you can expect from us
We are committed to ongoing improvement. Our editorial and technical teams review accessibility at least quarterly, using both automated tools and manual testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation. We integrate accessibility considerations into every new feature, design update, and content template. Weltanalyse.de publishes an annual accessibility progress report, and we welcome feedback from readers to help us prioritise fixes.
How do we handle accessibility issues?
If you find any part of our site difficult to use, please email our accessibility team directly at accessibility@weltanalyse.de. Provide the URL of the page, a description of the problem, and the assistive technology or browser you are using. Our fact‑checking team, led by Stefanie Lang (Fact‑Checking Policy), includes accessibility concerns in our standard corrections and complaints process. We aim to acknowledge your report within two business days and provide a resolution or workaround within ten business days.
Questions or concerns?
If you have a general question about our accessibility commitment, or if you prefer to raise a concern through a different channel, please visit our Contact page for phone and postal details. For formal complaints related to accessibility, our Complaints Procedure explains how we investigate and respond. You may also review our Editorial Policy to understand how accessibility fits into our broader editorial standards. Weltanalyse.de is owned by Hafenstadt Media Limited, registered in Gibraltar, and our editorial decisions are independent of commercial relationships. We are committed to making Swedish journalism accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.