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From: F.FORSTER@3LANDBOX.comlink.apc.org
Subject: German Free Radio Charta
Conf: amarc.radio
Date: 18 Jun 94 02:26 EDT


The "Bundesverband Freier Radios" is the national association of free
radio stations and initiatives in Germany. Founded in november 1993,
its first official conference was held in may 1994 in Hannover, Germany,
where the following CHARTA was passed.

This Free Radio CHARTA must therefore be seen in the light of the
specific situation currently faced by community broadcasters in
Germany where media laws are currently being changed, occasionally
allowing for the distribution of licences to community stations and
obligeing authorities to promote participative radio broadcasting.

Felix.
   _______________________________________________________________

              Charta of the Bundesverband Freier Radios


I. Principles of Free Radios

1. Open
The Free Radios provide the opportunity of uncensored expression of opinion
and transmitting of information to all persons and all groups. Persons and
groups which suffer social, sexist and racist discrimination  have  priority
within Free Radios  because other media do therefore not offer them  chance
to express themselves.

2. Charitable
Free Radios are not private property but are subject to all active listeners.
The principle of charitability has to be ensured. Political parties can not run
 a free radio.

3. Transparent
Within free radios the internal organisation and the criterias of subjects of
programs are transparent and examinable. With their programs Free Radios
show social contexts  which are not revealed in common media.

4. Non- Commercial
Free Radios are non-profit organisations. They reject commercial advertising.
Editorial work is made by volunteers. Independence of program and free
access to the radio has to be guaranteed.

5. Local
Free Radios consider themselves as local and regional media, including the
treatment of national and international themes. Free Radios cooperate with
each other, for instance, in exchanging programs.

6. Effect
Free Radios are fighting for a society of solidarity and self-determination.
They stand  for equal rights, human dignity and democracy.


II. Demands of Free Radios

1. Each Free Radio has the right of own local frequences. This has to be
considered within the legislation of communication laws in the single counties.

2. As Free Radios fulfil a public task they have the right of financial
support, especially for technical transmitting facilities. According to their
non-commercial character they have a special status regarding copyright
regulations.


3. Collaborators of Free Radios have access to all informations and legal
protection according to press laws.

4. Representatives of Free Radios have the right to say and participate in
the development of laws, the change of laws and international contracts
which are dealing with media and telecommunication.

Hannover, 22nd of May 1994

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The Bundesverband Freier Radios (BFR) can be reached at:

     BFR c/o Radio Dreyeckland
     Adlerstr. 12
     D-79098 Freiburg
     Germany
     Fax: +49-761-31868
     E-mail: BFR@3LANDBOX.comlink.de

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