Transparency Code

Name of code

Transparency Code

Originator of code

Reference - the European Independent Media Circle

Country

European

Original language

English

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

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Reference – the European Independent Media Circle is a network of independent European news publishers aiming to shape the future of public interest media. The network aims to establish a sustainable independent media sector in Europe, believing that well-informed citizens are vital for well-functioning democracies. Furthermore, they emphasize organisational and editorial responsibility and transparency within their member organisations, anchored in their voluntary Transparency Code.

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