Election Rules of 9TV – Ferencváros Television [A 9TV – Ferencváros Televíziójának Választási Szabályzata]

Name of code

Election Rules of 9TV - Ferencváros Television [A 9TV - Ferencváros Televíziójának Választási Szabályzata]

Originator of code

Ferencvárosi Média Nonprofit Kft. (Media company operated by the local Municipality of IXth District of Budapest; publishes the 9 magazine and operates 9TV - Ferencváros Televíziója)

Country

Hungary

Original language

Hungarian

Year of creation

2022

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

Abstract

One of the main objectives of 9TV – Ferencváros Television was to ensure that the presentation of the 2022 parliamentary election campaign and referendum was legal and ethical on its platforms. This Code of Conduct regulates the ethical issues that arise in connection with television, in terms of reporting, studio discussions and news broadcasts, for the campaign period preceding the general election of the Hungarian Members of Parliament in 2022. The Code is regularly updated prior to other elections.

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