This accessibility statement explains how Trendlogik (trendlogik.de) aims to make its digital content usable by everyone, including people using assistive technologies. It describes our commitment to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the specific measures we have taken, and the ways you can provide feedback or request support.
What accessibility standards do we follow?
We commit to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at Level AA as our target standard. This means we design and test our website to meet the success criteria for perceivable, operable, understandable and robust content. Our editorial team reviews new layouts and features against these guidelines before publication, and we conduct periodic audits using automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies such as screen readers (including NVDA and VoiceOver).
Trendlogik is published by Trendlogik Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Our technical and editorial teams collaborate to ensure that every piece of journalism — from news articles to fact-checks — can be accessed without barriers, regardless of the reader’s device or ability.
How do we support keyboard navigation, focus, contrast and reduced motion?
We have built the site so that all interactive elements — links, buttons, forms and navigation menus — can be operated using a keyboard alone. Focus indicators are clearly visible as you tab through the page, and we avoid trapping focus inside widgets unless the user deliberately activates a modal. Colour contrast ratios meet the required 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, and we do not rely on colour alone to convey information.
For readers who prefer reduced motion, the site respects the ‘prefers-reduced-motion’ system setting. Animations and transitions are limited to essential feedback (such as loading states) and are suppressed when the operating system requests it. All non-text content that is not a pure decoration includes a text alternative, and our image alt text is written by human editors, not generated automatically.
How this works in practice
Consider a reader using a keyboard to navigate to an article about Swedish housing policy. They can press Tab to move through the main menu, skip directly to the main content using a ‘Skip to content’ link, and then use arrow keys to scroll through the article. Every headline is marked up as an <h2> or <h3>, so a screen reader user can jump between sections. Charts and data visualisations include a descriptive summary in the accompanying text, and any interactive map is fully operable with the keyboard and labelled with accessible names.
If that same reader wants to fact-check a claim, they can use the in-article links to our fact-checking policy or the Sources & Standards page. All external links are identified with text that makes the destination clear.
What are the known limitations?
While we aim for full conformance, some areas may present challenges. Third-party content — such as embedded social media posts or interactive widgets from partners — may not always meet our accessibility standards. We label such content clearly and encourage you to contact us if a particular embed is inaccessible. PDF documents published before 2025 may not be fully tagged for assistive technology; we are progressively updating them.
Our live news updates are presented in a scrolling timeline. If you find the auto‑refresh disorienting, you can pause updates using the button provided. We also recognise that some users rely on custom style sheets or magnifiers; the site’s layout is designed to reflow at 400% zoom without loss of content or functionality.
If you encounter a barrier that we have not yet addressed, please report it using the contact details below. We will investigate and, where possible, provide an accessible alternative or fix the issue in a future release.
Who is behind Trendlogik?
Trendlogik is owned and operated by Trendlogik Media Ltd., registered in Gibraltar. Our editorial leadership is based in Sweden and Germany. The chief editor, Andreas Klein, oversees publication decisions and corrections. Daily newsroom operations are led by Vanessa Lehmann (Redaktionschef). The team includes specialised reporters for politics, economy, culture and fact-checking — all named on our Our Team page.
The site is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled, and no commercial relationship determines editorial conclusions. Full details are available in our ownership and funding policy and our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
How to report an accessibility issue
We welcome feedback from all readers. If any part of this website is not accessible to you, or if you need content in an alternative format, please email our accessibility team at accessibility@trendlogik.de. We aim to respond within five working days and will work with you to provide a solution.
You can also reach us through the general Contact page, or use our complaints procedure if you believe an accessibility issue has not been adequately addressed. For matters related to editorial standards, our editorial policy outlines the principles that guide our reporting.
In short
Trendlogik is committed to making its journalism accessible to everyone, and we treat accessibility as an ongoing effort rather than a one‑time fix. If you experience a barrier, please tell us — we will listen and improve.