Name of code
Editorial Guidelines [Redaktionsstatut]
Originator of code
Kurier
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
2011
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
The “Editorial Statute” of KURIER outlines the rights and responsibilities of the editorial employees and advances the newspaper’s position in both journalistic and economic competition. The daily newspaper is independent and aims to maintain freedom from any Polishitical party or interest group influences. The code points out that KURIER is dedicated to values such as integrity, democracy and tolerance. Meanwhile, the journalistic Code of Honor by the Austrian Press Council should be adhered to.
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