Austria – (E10) Rules and practices on internal pluralism
As Austrian newsrooms usually do not have codified guidelines, contradictions and discussions are also subject to informal agreements.
Indicators: Equality / Interest mediation
Austria – (E9) Participation
Audience participation is limited to “classical” means of participation, e.g. letters to the editor. Austrian newsrooms are not open to citizens.
Austria – (E8) Level of self-regulation (performance)
Self-regulation occurs rather informally; institutionalized or codified rules and procedures are rare.
Austria – (E7) Code of ethics at the national level (structure)
A code of ethics exists, but the Austrian Press Council has been re-established in 2010 only.
Austria – (E6) Content monitoring instruments
Institutionalized and independent media monitoring instruments are rare in Austria.
Austria – (E5) Affordable public and private news media
All news media are relatively cheap compared to the average income of an Austrian household.
Austria – (E4) Minority / Alternative media
The availability and institutionalization of minority media depends on whether or not the minority is legally recognized. Overall, a wide range of minority media are available; however their reach is limited.
Austria – (E3) Diversity of formats
Austrian daily newspapers provide a wide variety of news coverage in different categories, usually including local, national and international news as well as politics, economy, culture and sport sections.
Austria – (E2) Media ownership concentration regional (local) level
On a regional level, ownership concentration is very high. In most Austrian regions one newspaper is dominant; the ORF dominates the local radio market.
Austria – (E1) Media ownership concentration national level
Ownership concentration on a national level is very high as the market is divided among a few big media companies.
