Name of code
Mission Statement [Leitbild/Charte]
Originator of code
WOZ Die Wochen Zeitung
Country
Switzerland
Original language
German
Year of creation
1999
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
Mission Statement (Leitbild) is a paper issued by WOZ Die Wochen Zeitung. It presents the organization (i.e., a left-wing and independent news organization that provides information about political, economic, cultural, and everyday events) as well as its values and principles (e.g., journalistic accuracy and honesty, a focus on content first and commercial criteria second). It also states that WOZ expects curiosity, openness and passion for people and their opinions from its employees.
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