European context first
Common Ground explains national debates in a way that is understandable and relevant to readers elsewhere in Europe.
Editorial standards
Trust is built in the open.
Common Ground is a transparent pan-European platform for political analysis and perspectives. These standards explain what readers can expect from our work.
They guide how we publish, review, disclose and correct contributions as the project grows.
Sources readers can follow
Factual claims are supported by reliable, public sources wherever possible. When sources are unavailable or confidential, that limitation is made clear.
Editorial review
Contributions are reviewed before publication for factual accuracy, clarity, framing and compliance with Common Ground’s format rules.
Transparent perspective
Personal perspectives and political self-identifications are disclosed where they are relevant to the article or format.
Corrections remain visible
Substantive mistakes are corrected transparently. Corrections explain what changed and why.
AI and translation use
Translation, transcription or AI-assisted workflows may support editorial work, but responsibility for the published text remains with the editorial team.