This page explains exactly how Trendlogik verifies every claim, source and statistic we publish. If you want to know how we ensure accuracy, what to do when you spot a mistake, or how our fact-checking team works – you are in the right place. We have written this policy in plain English so that every reader, whether in Sweden or abroad, can hold us accountable.
What does our fact-checking process cover?
Trendlogik verifies every factual claim, statistic, quote, date, name and figure that appears in our articles. We apply a strict source hierarchy: primary documents (official Swedish government reports, court rulings, Statistics Sweden data) are preferred over secondary news reports. Anonymous or single-source claims are flagged and, if used at all, are accompanied by an explicit note about their provenance. Each article must include links to primary sources where possible; readers can review our full sourcing standards at /sources/.
Our fact-checkers, led by Miriam Bergmann (Ansvarig för faktagranskning), systematically cross‑reference claims against multiple independent sources. If a figure appears only in one place and cannot be corroborated, we do not publish it. The same rigour applies to data from think tanks, lobby groups or partisan surveys: we always disclose the funding and methodology behind any external research we cite.
How do we handle rumours and unverified claims?
Rumours, speculation and unverified claims are never presented as fact. If we report on a rumour that is circulating publicly (for example, on social media or in political discourse), we clearly label it as a rumour and explain why it remains unconfirmed. We do not amplify falsehoods by repeating them without context; instead, we examine the claim, explain what is known and what is not, and link to our own verification work or to authoritative refutations.
Any article that touches on sensitive topics (such as national security, elections, public health or criminal justice) receives a second review from our Standards Lead, Stefan Vogel (Politikredaktör), before publication. Readers who encounter a claim they believe is incorrect or misleading can report it directly to our fact‑checking team at factcheck@trendlogik.de. We acknowledge every report within two working days and investigate promptly.
How this works in practice
Let us walk through a real example. In June 2025 we published an article about Sweden’s housing market. The reporter cited a figure from the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) stating that 40 % of rental households faced rent increases above inflation. Our fact‑checker did not accept the press release at face value. She requested the underlying dataset, confirmed the methodology (which included a survey of 2,500 households), and cross‑checked the figure with Sweden’s Statistics Office (SCB). Only after verifying that the number matched SCB’s separate rental index did we publish. The original Boverket report and the SCB index are both linked in the article’s source note.
This example illustrates our routine: no claim – however official – is published until a human fact‑checker has traced it to its origin and confirmed it against at least one independent source. When corrections are needed, we follow the process described in our corrections policy.
What should you do if you spot an error?
If you find a mistake in any Trendlogik article, please email factcheck@trendlogik.de with the article URL, a description of the error and your source for the correction. Our team reviews every complaint and, if the error is confirmed, publishes a correction in accordance with our corrections policy – which includes a clear correction notice at the top of the article and, where appropriate, an editor’s note explaining what changed and why.
We also encourage readers to contact us through our general tip line at /about-us/tip-us/ if they have information that could improve a story or expose a factual gap. Our editorial policy is available at /editorial-policy/ and details of our team, including each editor’s responsibilities, can be found at /our-team/.
Who is responsible for enforcing these standards?
Ultimate responsibility for accuracy rests with Chefredaktör Andreas Klein (anders.lindqvist@trendlogik.de). Day‑to‑day oversight of the fact‑checking process is handled by Miriam Bergmann (Ansvarig för faktagranskning). Sensitive or high‑impact articles are additionally reviewed by our Politikredaktör Stefan Vogel. Our fact‑checkers are independent of the commercial side of the business; no advertiser, sponsor or commercial partner can influence what we verify or publish. Trendlogik is owned and operated by Trendlogik Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry), with registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. This structure is disclosed in our ownership and funding policy to ensure full transparency.
In short
We verify every factual claim, label rumours clearly, correct mistakes promptly and make our sources visible. If you ever doubt something you read on Trendlogik, let us know – we will investigate and, if needed, set the record straight.