Philosophy and Editorial Statute [Blattlinie und Verhaltensregeln der Redaktion]

Name of code

Philosophy and Editorial Statute [Blattlinie und Verhaltensregeln der Redaktion]

Originator of code

Die Presse

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

2016

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

The Editorial Statutes of die Presse should ensure the freedom and independence of the editorial staff while adhering to the overall stance and professional obligations of the daily newspaper. Die Presse represents bourgeois-liberal views independently of political parties, supports parliamentary democracy and the rule of law, and is committed to social justice. Furthermore, employees are expected to adhere to the Code of Honor of the Austrian Press Council to ensure editorial independence and maintain a clear distinction between editorial content and advertising.

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