For the sake of objective as well as free and balanced information, journalists are entitled to report from pre-election meetings also opinions that might be against their personal belief. This principle applies also to advertisements or announcements protected by the freedom of the press. Press releases The releases for public and press, issued by the authorities, political parties, societies or other associations of interest, have to be specially declared as such and is clearly marked, particularly when no editorial work has been done on them. Titles and subtitles must not alter or falsify the contents. Unconfirmed news, rumours or assumptions must be declared in this regard.
Plagiarism is irreconcilable with the code of journalists.
Announcements or excerpts Editorships that publish the announcements of the contents of excerpts of articles, are bound to assure that shorter versions or complements do not alter the meaning of the original and do not allow the creation of any wrong conclusions. An interview is irreproachable from the aspect of journalism, if the interviewee authorises the final version. In cases where the authorisation is not possible due to the lack of time, the interviewee has to be informed undoubtedly and in advance that his statements will be published in the form of an interview. An interview in verbal or written form in such circumstances is not regarded as mere news, but as a piece of work, which is protected by legal author's rights, especially when the text is arranged in a way, where quotations are included. In case when an article is based on such an interview of a personal character and published in whole or in its vital parts, the source needs to be declared.