The privately owned national radio and television company has exclusive rights for television broadcasting within Luxembourg. The company is subject to governmental oversight but functions independently. A newly instituted permit system allows the establishment of other private radio stations. Radio and television broadcasts from neighboring countries are freely available. Censorship is not legally imposed, but societal consensus on propriety largely precludes dissemination of extreme pornography or of sensitive information concerning national security or the royal family.
Academic freedom is respected.
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association Freedom of peaceful assembly and association is provided by law and exists in practice. No limitations are imposed on orderly public demonstrations. Permits for public demonstrations are routinely issued. There is no state religion, and full freedom of religious choice exists. There are no restrictions on maintaining places of worship, religious training or instruction, publication of religious material, or participation in charitable activities.