Name of code
Mission Statement [Leitbild/Charte]
Originator of code
Verband Medien mit Zukunft [Association Médias d'Avenir]
Country
Switzerland
Original language
German/French
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
No
AI/automation
No
Mission Statement (Leitbild/Charte) issued by Verband Medien mit Zukunft (Association Médias d’Avenir) offers an overview of the association comprising journalistic editors, publishers and publicists. It states the association is dedicated to promoting diverse journalistic competition in Switzerland. The mission statement stresses a need for democratically relevant, reliable information, thorough research, and a plurality of viewpoints. The mission statement champions a vibrant media landscape, advocating for small publishers and diversity, engaging in media policy debates, and fostering collaboration among members. It also states that the association embraces digitalization as an opportunity to innovate and sustain quality content creation.
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