The ECPMF conceives of itself as a pan-European organisation of journalists with the goal of procuring the application of the European Charter on Freedom of the Press throughout Europe. The centre helps shaping a common European media space and supports, defends, elaborates and expands pan-European media freedom. The ECPMF is constituted democratically and is politically independent. The Centre is organised as a European Cooperative Society (SCE). The work of the ECPMF is based on thorough, objective and professional analysis based on high research standards. The centre will moderate and coordinate the activities of its members. Together with local and international members and partners it organizes solidarity.