Name of code
Transparency Code
Originator of code
Reference, the European Independent Media Circle
Country
European
Original language
English
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
Yes
AI/automation
No
Reference – the European Independent Media Circle is a network of independent European news publishers aiming to shape the future of public interest media. The network aims to establish a sustainable independent media sector in Europe, believing that well-informed citizens are vital for well-functioning democracies. Furthermore, they emphasize organisational and editorial responsibility and transparency within their member organisations, anchored in their voluntary “Transparency Code”.
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