Finland – (C3) Transparency of data on media system
Relevant information about the media system is generally available, but not necessarily easily accessible.
Indicators: Control / Watchdog
Finland – (C2) Independence of the news media from power holders
Independence of the Finnish news media from power holders is generally strong.
Finland – (C1) Supervising the watchdog “control of the controllers
Organized media criticism in general is seen as lacking in Finland.
Austria – (C9) Watchdog function and financial resources
Austrian newsrooms usually try to provide resources for in-depth research to the extent possible. The decision which issue is most promising is up to the editor-in-chief.
Austria – (C8) Professional training
Supply of further education is abundant in Austrian newsrooms; nevertheless workshops on democratic values and ethical standards are rare.
Austria – (C7) The watchdog and the media’s mission statement
A significant value is attributed to the watchdog function of media in Austria.
Austria – (C6) Practice of access to information
Formally, access to information for journalists in Austria is unlimited even though some restrictions are present.
Austria – (C5) Journalists’ job security
Journalists are formally well protected by several laws. Nevertheless, pressures occur in the daily journalistic routine.
Austria – (C4) Journalism professionalism
The position of journalists concerning professional ethics and standards is quite ambivalent. On the one hand, such principles are highly valued and a crucial status is attributed to them; on the other hand, journalists show little enthusiasm regarding institutionalized forms of self-criticism and reflection.
Austria – (C3) Transparency of data on media system
Transparency is given with regard to media legislation and the ORF. Ownership structures of private media companies, however, lack transparency.
