We rely on our readers to help us uncover stories that matter. Whether you have a document, a tip about a policy decision, or an observation from your local municipality, your information can strengthen our reporting on Sweden. This page explains how to share a tip with Abendfokus, what we look for, how we protect your identity, and what happens once you submit.
What makes a great tip?
A strong tip is specific, verifiable and relevant to our editorial mission: trustworthy Swedish journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin. We are particularly interested in developments from the Riksdag, the Regeringen, municipal politics, economic policy, business news, culture and society that affect people in Sweden or have international relevance. A tip might be a leaked document, an unpublished report, a pattern of behaviour that deserves scrutiny, or an inside account of a decision-making process. The more concrete details you can provide – names, dates, documents, links – the better we can assess its value. Tips that are vague, anonymous and without any supporting evidence are very hard to pursue, but we still encourage you to send them if you believe they are important. Every submission is reviewed by our editorial team, and we treat all leads with the same professional care.
How should you get in touch?
Send your tip to tips@abendfokus.de. That is the fastest route to our newsroom. For non-urgent general enquiries use info@abendfokus.de. If you represent an organisation and wish to share a press release or media invitation, please use press@abendfokus.de or newsdesk@abendfokus.de. Our main editorial phone line is +49 30 577 013 49 (Swedish editorial line). For sensitive material, encrypted communication is available on request – just email tips@ first and we will provide instructions. We monitor all these channels regularly, though we cannot guarantee an individual reply to every tip. Please do not send attachments larger than 25 MB without prior arrangement; we may ask you to upload via a secure link.
What should you include in your submission?
Provide as much context as possible: what you know, how you know it, and why you think Abendfokus should investigate. Include relevant documents, screenshots, links or recordings – but never break the law to obtain them. Tell us whether you are a direct witness, a source with inside knowledge, or someone who came across the information publicly. If you are a public official, mention your role but remember that we can protect your identity if needed. A one-line tip is better than nothing, but a detailed account with supporting evidence gives us a far stronger starting point. If you are unsure whether your information is newsworthy, send it anyway – our editors will decide. Please note that we cannot return physical materials or personal documents sent to us.
How do we verify tips before publication?
Our fact-checking desk, led by Lisa Otto (emma.sandberg@abendfokus.de), cross-references every piece of information we intend to publish. We use multiple independent sources, official records, and direct interviews to confirm facts. Our Sources & Standards page and fact-checking policy detail the exact process. We never publish a story based solely on an anonymous tip without corroborating evidence. If your information cannot be independently verified, we may still use it to guide our reporting, but we will not attribute it to you without your permission. We treat all verification steps with strict confidentiality.
Will your identity be kept confidential?
Yes, we take source protection extremely seriously. If you request anonymity, we will not share your name, contact details or any identifying information with anyone outside the editorial team without your explicit consent. We do not store submitted data on insecure systems. For especially sensitive stories, we can arrange encrypted channels. Even if you choose to remain unnamed, please still provide as much verifiable evidence as possible – anonymity does not lower our verification standards. It is worth noting that Swedish law offers strong protections for journalists and their sources, but if you are a whistleblower inside an organisation, you should consider the legal context in your own jurisdiction before contacting us. We recommend you read our privacy policy and safeguarding minors policy if you have concerns about data handling.
What happens after you submit a tip?
Your email is logged securely and assigned to the most relevant editor – for example, Niklas Werner for politics, Johanna Weiß for economic stories, or Maximilian Albrecht for culture and society. The editor will evaluate the tip against our editorial priorities and verification requirements. If we decide to investigate, a reporter may contact you for further details. If your tip does not lead to a story, we will not publish any information you have shared. We aim to acknowledge receipt within two working days when possible, but due to volume we may not be able to respond individually to every submission. If your tip is urgent, mention that in the subject line. You can always follow up by calling the editorial line.
What you can expect from us
Abendfokus is committed to transparent, ethical journalism. Every tip is treated on its merits, free from commercial or political pressure. Our editorial policy and ownership and funding page explain how we remain independent. If your tip results in a correction or update, we will handle it under our corrections policy – and we will always note the change. We do not pay for tips, but we may cover reasonable expenses for sources who assist with our investigation. We never publish material that is clearly defamatory or violates someone’s privacy without a clear public-interest justification. If you believe we have made a mistake, please write to corrections@abendfokus.de.
Questions or concerns?
If anything on this page is unclear, or if you need guidance before submitting a tip, contact our newsroom at info@abendfokus.de or call +49 30 577 013 49. For complaints about our coverage, see our complaints procedure. For matters relating to advertising or sponsorship, visit advertising and affiliate disclosure. We are here to listen – and we thank you for helping us report the stories that matter.