Politikpunkt (politikpunkt.de) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. This statement outlines our ongoing efforts to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, and explains how you can navigate our site, report issues, or request accommodations.
Who is responsible for accessibility at Politikpunkt?
Overall responsibility for accessibility rests with Politikpunkt Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry), and with our editorial leadership. The Chefredaktör, Martin Krüger, oversees all editorial standards and publication decisions, including accessibility compliance. The registered office is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. All accessibility-related inquiries can be directed to our dedicated email address accessibility@politikpunkt.de.
Our team – including Redaktionschef Helena Peters, Politikredaktör Patrick Beck, and the fact‑checking team led by Nina Wolff – reviews content and technical implementation to maintain accessibility standards. We treat accessibility as a shared responsibility across editorial, technical, and commercial departments.
What accessibility standards does Politikpunkt follow?
Politikpunkt aims to conform with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We assess our website against these guidelines using automated testing tools and manual evaluations by trained staff. Our goal is to make the site perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard‑only navigation, or voice control.
Compliance is an ongoing process. We review new features and content before publication, and we schedule periodic audits to identify and address any deviations from WCAG 2.2 AA. Where full conformance is not yet achieved, we document known limitations and work toward resolution in our development cycle.
How can you navigate this website using a keyboard?
The Politikpunkt website is designed to be fully operable using only a keyboard, with visible focus indicators on all interactive elements. You can navigate the page using the Tab key to move between links, buttons, form fields, and other controls. The focus ring is styled with a high‑contrast outline to ensure you always know which element is active.
Skiplinks are provided at the top of every page to allow direct access to main content, navigation, and search functions. We have also minimised the number of tab stops to reduce unnecessary keystrokes. Drop‑down menus and expandable sections (such as search filters) can be opened and closed using the Enter or Space keys, and closed with the Escape key. We test keyboard navigation across major browsers and assistive technology combinations.
What about contrast and reduced motion?
All text and non‑decorative content on Politikpunkt meets a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as required by WCAG 2.2 AA. Our colour palette is chosen to avoid reliance on colour alone to convey information. Charts and infographics include labels or patterns to supplement colour distinctions.
We respect the user’s system‑level preference for reduced motion. Any animations or transitions on our site – such as scroll‑triggered effects or auto‑playing slideshows – are limited to non‑essential decorative purposes and will be suppressed when a user has enabled the “prefers‑reduced‑motion” setting in their operating system or browser. We do not use flashing or blinking content that could trigger seizures.
What are the known limitations?
Despite our best efforts, some areas of Politikpunkt may present accessibility challenges. Older articles published before our accessibility programme began may contain images without sufficient alternative text, or PDF documents that are not fully tagged. We are systematically remediating these legacy materials. Our Contact page and Complaints Procedure include specific channels to report such issues.
Third‑party embedded content – such as social media feeds, interactive maps, or video players from external platforms – may not always meet our accessibility standards. We evaluate each third‑party service before integration and strive to provide accessible alternatives when possible. Known limitations are documented internally and prioritised in our quarterly development roadmap.
How can you report accessibility issues or request adjustments?
We welcome your feedback. If you encounter any barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please email us at accessibility@politikpunkt.de. We aim to acknowledge all reports within two business days and provide a timeline for resolution. You may also use our Complaints Procedure for formal concerns, or contact the editorial team directly via our contact page.
If you require content in an alternative format – such as large print, braille, or audio – we will make reasonable efforts to provide it. Requests are handled in accordance with our Editorial Policy, which governs how we respond to user needs while maintaining editorial independence and accuracy.
Our commitments
- We will maintain compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA across all new and updated content.
- We conduct automated and manual accessibility audits at least twice a year, with results shared internally for immediate action.
- We provide keyboard navigation and visible focus indicators on every page.
- We respect user preferences for reduced motion and ensure sufficient colour contrast in all editorial designs.
- We respond to all accessibility reports within two business days and resolve priority issues within ten working days.