Begleitformaten
Begleitformaten (singular Begleitformat) are companion documents or media that accompany a primary content item such as a report, data set, or multimedia production. They provide supplementary information, context, or extended detail that is helpful for understanding or interpreting the main material. The term is widely used in German-speaking regions and appears in legal, educational, scientific, and media contexts.
In law, Begleitformaten can contain copies of statutes, case law, or remarks that explain the application of
Typical types of Begleitformaten include supplementary PDFs, data tables in CSV or Excel format, audio or video
Begleitformaten are valued for enabling modular distribution of complex works, allowing users to access a concise