This page tells you who we are, why we exist and how we work. If you want to know what makes Sonderbriefing different from other Swedish news outlets, or how our editorial team operates, you will find the answers here. Use the headings to jump to the section that matters most to you, or read from top to bottom for the full picture.
Why was Sonderbriefing founded?
Sonderbriefing was created to fill a gap: reliable, practical Swedish news for readers who want context without noise. Founded in 2024 by Sonderbriefi Media Ltd., the site delivers coverage of Swedish politics, economy, culture and society that is clear, thorough and free from spin. Many existing outlets either oversimplify complex stories or bury them under sensational headlines. Sonderbriefing gives you the background and the analysis you need to understand what is really happening in Sweden, whether you live in Stockholm, Berlin or anywhere else.
What is our editorial philosophy?
Our editorial philosophy, set by Chefredaktör Tim Zimmermann, is straightforward: trustworthy journalism that helps readers grasp complex issues without distortion. Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting, but they never replace human editorial judgement; every piece is approved by a human editor. No fabricated quotes, sources or bylines are permitted. We are independent and our commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
How is our newsroom structured?
The newsroom is organised by desk, each led by a specialist editor who commissions and reviews content in their area. Our team page lists every editor and reporter with their contact details and responsibilities. Sarah Fuchs serves as Redaktionschef, overseeing daily newsroom operations, headline review and commissioning. Sebastian Roth covers Swedish politics (Riksdagen, regeringen, kommunpolitik). Melanie Schumacher reports on economy, markets and household finance. Alexander Graf edits culture, lifestyle and society. Laura Arnold leads fact‑checking, source verification and corrections. This structure ensures accountability at every stage of production.
What can readers expect from our journalism?
You can expect clear bylines on every article, explicit sourcing of facts and a transparent corrections process. Each piece includes the name of the writer who drafted it and the editor who approved it. Sources are verified by our fact‑checking team, and any error that is identified after publication is corrected promptly in line with our editorial policy. For a detailed explanation of how we gather, verify and present information, see our Sources & Standards page. We also maintain a public corrections log and a complaints procedure linked from every article footer.
How this works in practice
Take a recent story about a change in Swedish housing benefit rules. The Wirtschaftreporter, Melanie Schumacher, drafts the article after reviewing official government documents, parliamentary records and interviews with housing economists. She sends the draft to her editor, Sarah Fuchs, who checks the structure, headline and tone. The piece then goes to Laura Arnold’s fact‑checking desk, which verifies every number, date and quote against original sources. Only after all three stages are complete is the story published – with a byline, a timestamp and links to the underlying data. AI may have helped format a table or suggest alternative headlines, but no automated tool made an editorial decision. If a reader later spots a mistake, the corrections process is initiated and the fix is noted in the article and in our public log.
Who owns and funds Sonderbriefing?
Sonderbriefing is owned and operated by Sonderbriefi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Our registered office is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. Funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled, affiliate links are disclosed, and no commercial relationship influences editorial conclusions. For full details, see our ownership and funding disclosure.
In short
Sonderbriefing exists to give you clear, contextual Swedish news you can trust. We combine named writers, rigorous fact‑checking and transparent funding with a simple editorial rule: human judgement always comes first. Explore our newsletter to receive our best reporting directly, or send us a tip if you come across a story we should cover.