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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Liechtenstein (2003) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Liechtenstein |
| Publication Date | 30 April 2003 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Liechtenstein (2003), 30 April 2003, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/473450c1c.html [accessed 28 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Freedom of the Press - Liechtenstein (2003)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 2
Political Influences: 3
Economic Pressures: 6
Total Score: 11
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: n/a
Religious Groups: Roman Catholic (80 percent,) Protestant (7.4 percent,) other (12.6 percent)
Ethnic Groups: Alemannic (88 percent), other, including Italian and Turkish (12 percent)
Capital: Vaduz
Article 40 of the constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the press. During 2002, there were no reported violations of press freedom. Existing legislation attempts to maintain a diversity of viewpoints in the media, and an independent state commission provides subsidies to the press. The principality's two daily newspapers, Liechtensteiner Vaterland and Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, generally reflect the views of the two main political parties. A private television company competes with the state broadcaster. The sole radio station is privately owned. Broadcasts from neighboring Switzerland and Austria are widely available. Internet access is open and unrestricted.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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