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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Spain (2002) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Spain |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2002 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Spain (2002), 22 April 2002, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4734508523.html [accessed 30 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 - Spain (2002)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 1
Political Influences: 9
Economic Pressures: 7
Total Score: 17
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 78
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: Mediteranean and Nordic Stock
Capital: Madrid
The Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) separatist movement provided the main threat to press freedom. The ETA targeted the news media for murderous attacks that generated some self-censorship in a country whose constitutional guarantees of press freedom are fully respected by the government. In recent years, the press has been influential in setting the national agenda covering corruption and other major issues. Three independent television stations compete with the state-controlled TV channel, which has been accused of pro-government bias. Basque terrorists this year killed one media professional and attempted to murder several others. ETA was responsible for numerous attacks on media offices and threats to intimidate other journalists.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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