Charter of Community Broadcasting Austria [Charta des Freien Rundfunks Österreichs]

Name of code

Charter of Community Broadcasting Austria [Charta des Freien Rundfunks Österreichs]

Originator of code

Association of Austrian Community Broadcasters [Verband freier Radios Österreich]

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Association of Austrian Community Broadcasters’ Charter of Free Broadcasting Austria outlines the principles of free radios and community TVs as non-commercial broadcasters. These media organizations aim to provide the public with open access to media production and distribution, contributing to the diversity of opinion in broadcasting. While promoting community participation and dialogue, these broadcasters should uphold journalistic principles of careful, independent, and sometimes uncomfortable reporting, adhering voluntarily to the Code of Honor for the Austrian Press. Furthermore, the document deals with freedom of expression, diversity of opinions, equality, human dignity, and democracy.

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