Hauptreport is an independent Swedish digital news publisher, owned and operated by Hauptreport Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar. Founded in 2024, we deliver clear, practical coverage of Swedish news, politics, economy, culture, society and current affairs for readers in Sweden and internationally. Our tagline, “Nachrichten, Analysen und Hintergründe für Deutschland,” reflects our commitment to helping German-speaking audiences understand Sweden without spin or oversimplification.
What do we cover?
We cover Swedish politics, the economy, culture, society and current affairs with a focus on explainers and analysis. Our beat includes the Riksdag, government policy, municipal politics, financial markets, household economics, arts, lifestyle and social issues.
Every piece is written with the goal of making complex Swedish topics accessible. Whether it is a shift in migration policy, a corporate earnings report or a cultural trend, we provide the background and context that allow readers to form their own informed opinions.
How do we work?
Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. No piece goes live without human editorial approval, and we maintain a strict separation between editorial content and commercial interests.
Our editorial process is documented in our Editorial Policy. Fact-checking follows a dedicated Fact‑Checking Policy that requires source verification, cross‑referencing and correction of errors. AI‑assisted tools may support research or drafting but never replace human judgement; all published content is reviewed by a human editor.
Who is responsible for what we publish?
Michael Schulte, in the role of Chefredaktör (Editor‑in‑Chief), is responsible for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. Jessica Wolff, as Redaktionschef (Head of Newsroom), oversees daily newsroom operations, headline review and commissioning.
You can find the full editorial team, including our politics editor, economy reporter, culture editor and fact‑checking lead, on our Our Team page. Every journalist and editor is named alongside their contact details, reflecting our commitment to transparency.
What you can expect from us
You can expect journalism that is trustworthy, independent and free from spin. We do not oversimplify complex issues, and we clearly label sponsored or commercial material. Affiliate links are disclosed, and commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
Our use of AI is limited to research, formatting, translation, headline options, summaries and transcription – never to fabricate quotes, sources, interviews or expert profiles. All editorial content is approved by a human editor. If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and transparently.
Who owns and funds Hauptreport?
Hauptreport is owned and operated by Hauptreport Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar under company number C 92009, with a registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. The main phone number is +356 2138 9009; the Swedish editorial line is +49 30 577 013 49.
Despite the Gibraltar registration, our editorial focus is entirely Swedish. Funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All commercial material is clearly labelled. For full details, see our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and Ownership & Funding pages.
How can you reach us?
General enquiries should be sent to info@hauptreport.de. You can also use function emails such as editorial@hauptreport.de for news tips, corrections@hauptreport.de for error reports, and factcheck@hauptreport.de for source‑verification requests.
For a complete list of contact options and our physical address, visit the Contact page.
Questions or concerns?
If you have a question about our editorial standards, want to report a mistake, or need to make a complaint, please direct your message to the appropriate desk. For corrections, use the Corrections Policy page. For formal complaints, see our Complaints Procedure. We aim to respond promptly and with full transparency.