Status: Free
Legal Environment: 3
Political Influences: 3
Economic Pressures: 8
Total Score: 14
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 78
Religious Groups: Roman Catholic (predominant)
Ethnic Groups: Celtic, Portuguese, Italian, others
Capital: Luxembourg
During 2002, the media enjoyed constitutional protections for a free press. Newspapers and magazines present a diverse spectrum of viewpoints, yet many are aligned with major political parties or trade unions. The country's small size limits advertising revenue. Since 1976, the government has heavily subsidized media outlets to prevent closures. The country's size has likewise prevented the growth of new radio and television broadcasters. A single media conglomerate dominates the broadcast market.
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