The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU and the Challenges Stemming from it for Professional Standards and Ethics in Media Surrounding Cover Image

Членството на България в ЕС и свързаните с него предизвикателства пред професионалните стандарти и етиката в медийната среда
The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU and the Challenges Stemming from it for Professional Standards and Ethics in Media Surrounding

Author(s): Ena Lozanova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Media studies, Communication studies, Marketing / Advertising
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Ethical Standards; Professional Standards; Journalism Standards; Journalism Ethics; Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists
Summary/Abstract: This paper reviews fundamental for the contemporary journalism documents – ethical and professional standards such as Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists, code of conduct, responsibilities and rights of the press representatives. It reviews the media regulatory mechanisms, broadcasting regulations on a local level as well as the European institutional and legal framework in this regard. The author highlights regulatory mechanisms and establishments in Bulgaria and outlines their role in the effective control and governance of the ethical standards in the content provided by the media.

  • Page Range: 211-224
  • Page Count: 14
  • Publication Year: 2016
  • Language: Bulgarian