Caspar Opitz is stepping down from his role as the Swedish Media Ombudsman to take on a new position as Foreign Chief at Dagens Nyheter (DN), the newspaper he has a long-standing relationship with. Having previously worked as an international correspondent and editor at DN before becoming the Ombudsman in 2021, Opitz expressed that this transition feels like returning home after 26 years since his original employment at the outlet. During his time as the Media Ombudsman, Opitz played an important role in ensuring that Swedish media adhered to ethical standards and maintained transparency with the public. This position, funded by the media themselves, allowed him to influence and oversee journalistic ethics across the landscape of Swedish media. His departure marks a shift in how the media industry in Sweden will approach such regulatory roles and ethical practices moving forward. Opitz’s return to DN is significant not only for his career but also for the publication, which looks to benefit from his experience and insights acquired during his time overseeing media standards. His new responsibilities as Foreign Chief and Deputy Publisher will likely have implications for DN's reporting on international affairs, as he brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his previous assignments. This transition could herald a new chapter for DN as it navigates the complexities of reporting in a rapidly evolving global landscape.