Editorial Policy

1. Editorial independence

Briefingcore is an independent editorial platform registered in Poland. Editorial decisions — what to cover, how to frame stories, which sources to use — are made solely by the editorial team. No advertiser, investor, or external party has any editorial influence over published content.

Briefingcore does not accept unsolicited sponsored content at this time. If sponsored or paid content is ever published, it will be clearly and prominently labelled as such, separate from editorial content.

2. Story selection

We cover news that we consider factually significant and relevant to our readership: English-speaking readers in Poland and internationally who follow Polish and European affairs. We do not cover stories based on viral engagement, entertainment value, or commercial opportunity.

Priority is given to stories that:

• Affect people's lives in a material way — policy changes, economic shifts, security developments
• Are underreported in English-language media despite their significance
• Require context to be understood, not just a headline

We do not cover celebrity news, sports results, or lifestyle content. We do not pursue page views through sensational or clickbait headlines.

3. Sourcing and verification

All factual claims in published articles must be traceable to at least one verifiable source: an official document, a named spokesperson, a reputable news agency report, or direct observation. Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when there is a clear public interest reason for protecting identity.

When a claim comes from a single source that cannot be independently verified, we say so in the article. We do not present contested claims as settled fact.

We use official government and institutional data (GUS, NBP, European Commission, Eurostat) as primary sources for economic and statistical reporting. Where that data is subject to interpretation, we note the methodology.

4. Corrections policy

When we publish an error, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections are noted at the top of the relevant article, with a brief description of what was changed and when. We do not silently edit published articles to remove errors.

To submit a correction, email [email protected] with the article URL and the specific correction. We aim to review correction requests within two working days.

5. Opinion and analysis

Most Briefingcore content is factual news reporting. When an article includes editorial commentary or analysis, it is labelled as such. The distinction between reporting and interpretation is maintained throughout the article, not just in the label.

Editorial commentary reflects the judgement of the authoring journalist or the editorial team. It does not represent the views of any advertiser or external funder.

6. Artificial intelligence

Briefingcore does not use AI-generated text as final published content. AI tools may be used for research assistance (translation, search, summarisation of source documents), but all published text is written and edited by human journalists. This policy is reviewed periodically as the technology evolves.

7. Conflicts of interest

Editorial staff are required to disclose any personal or financial interest in subjects they cover. Where a potential conflict exists, the story is assigned to a different journalist or the conflict is disclosed in the article.

8. Complaints

If you believe a published article contains a material inaccuracy, misrepresents your statements, or raises a legal concern, contact us at [email protected]. We will investigate and respond. If a complaint cannot be resolved through direct communication, we will explain our reasoning in writing.

This policy does not constitute a legally binding contract but reflects our genuine editorial commitments. It will be updated as our practices evolve.