Charter for Community Television in Austria [Charta für Community Fernsehen in Österreich]

Name of code

Charter for Community Television in Austria [Charta für Community Fernsehen in Österreich]

Originator of code

DorfTV

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Small scale/individual media

Main frame of accountability

Public

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Charter for Community Television in Austria, published by DORF TV, defines legally non-binding principles of community television, including independence and promotion of freedom of expression. Community TVs adhere to the principles of public access, allowing individuals and groups to express their opinions and provide information within legal boundaries. Priority is given to social, cultural and ethnic minorities, as well as those who are often overlooked by the media due to social marginalization or discriminatory practices. Moreover, local development and regional artists should be supported while remaining independent of external influences and aiming for a self-determined society.

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