- Text size
| 
| 
| 
- Email this document
- Printable version
| Title | Freedom of the Press - Liechtenstein (2004) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Liechtenstein |
| Publication Date | 28 April 2004 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Liechtenstein (2004), 28 April 2004, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4734511923.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 (2004)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 2
Political Influences: 3
Economic Pressures: 7
Total Score: 12
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: n/a
Religious Groups: Roman Catholic (76.2 percent), Protestant (7 percent), unknown (10.6 percent), other (6.2 percent)
Ethnic Groups: Alemannic (86 percent), other [including Italian and Turkish] (14 percent)
Capital: Vaduz
Liechtenstein remains one of the freest media environments in the world. During 2003 no violations of press freedom were reported. Article 40 of the constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the press. Due to the country's small size and location, media of all forms from neighboring Switzerland, Austria, and Germany are widespread. The principality's two daily newspapers, Liechtensteiner Vaterland and Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, generally reflect the views of the two main political parties. The main radio station, Radio Liechtenstein, was privately owned. However, due to the withdrawal of the private sponsor, the government will take over ownership at the beginning of 2004. There are two television stations, a private one and the state broadcaster. Internet access is open and unrestricted.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
- Search
- Regions
- Countries