Declaration on accessibility

28.06.2025

As an online portal, we offer you a comprehensive range of information through our digital and printed products, covering politics, business, society, culture, sport and many other topics. We also provide subscribers with selected offers through our benefits programme and online shop.

This statement explains how our digital services comply with the accessibility requirements of the German Accessibility Improvement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz – BFSG).

This statement has been prepared with the utmost care and will be updated as necessary. Nevertheless, errors cannot be entirely ruled out. Should you encounter any accessibility barriers or wish to provide feedback on accessibility, please contact us.

Legal requirements

The legal requirements are derived from the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG), in particular Section 14 in conjunction with Section 3 (1) BFSG, with reference to the Ordinance on the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSGV).

Compliance with Accessibility Requirements

Our digital products have been designed in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and are regularly reviewed for accessibility. The measures implemented include the following:

Access and security: Our identification, authentication, security and payment functions are designed to be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for all users. This includes user-friendly login methods, accessible two-factor authentication and secure payment processes. We provide various accessible methods of operation for these functions, including:

Visual alternatives: Content can be accessed without relying on colour distinctions, and text alternatives are provided for users with visual impairments.
Manual interaction options: Our digital content can be used without requiring fine motor control or significant hand strength.
Support for cognitive impairments: We ensure that functions supporting users with cognitive impairments are available in order to make our services as easy to use as possible.
Auditory alternatives: Content remains understandable and usable without relying on audible signals.
Ease of use: Content can be navigated and controlled without a mouse or fine motor input.

Data protection and accessibility: Accessibility features can be used without requiring the disclosure of sensitive information.

Through regular reviews and adjustments, we ensure that our digital services comply with the applicable legal requirements and are continuously improved in order to provide a high level of accessibility and security for all users. We are committed to making our website accessible in a variety of ways and to ensuring its compatibility with assistive technologies.