Name of code
European Charter on Freedom of the Press
Originator of code
48 editors-in-chief and leading journalists from 19 countries
Country
European
Original language
English
Year of creation
2009
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
The “European Charter on Freedom of the Press” was signed by 48 editors-in-chief and journalists from 19 countries in 2009. The non-binding guideline consists of ten articles that aim to protect press freedom and ensure safety from government interference for journalists and citizens. This charter is open to all journalists to underwrite and contains important principles on freedom of the press, and its adoption is sought across Europe and in EU accession negotiations. It emphasizes that freedom of the press is essential for a democratic society.
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