Media Outlet elDiario.es Date of first publication 16/04/2024 Date of Latest Change 16/04/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

elDiario.es is a Spanish digital native newspaper launched in 2012 with the mission of restoring citizens' trust in the media. Founded by high profile journalists in the middle of the financial crisis, with no big investors or corporations backing it, elDiario.es has developed a community-based journalism model focused on public service news (politics, economics, human rights, culture, diversity or the environment) and investigative journalism.

elDiario.es has become a major reference for a new generation of Spanish readers, with more than 1,5 million readers every day (according to official numbers - GfK) and a community of 82,000 paying 'members' which represent nearly 50% of our overall income and guarantee our independence.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://www.eldiario.es/estatuto/estatuto-eldiario_132_9607115.html