The Government operates several radio and television networks but does not control program content. Programs are supervised by boards of directors which represent the main political, linguistic, and opinion groups. A government representative sits on each board but has no veto power. Private radio and television stations operate with government licenses. Almost all homes have access by cable to television from other Western European countries and elsewhere abroad.
Satellite services are also available.
There are restrictions on the press regarding libel, slander, and the advocacy of racial or ethnic discrimination, hate or violence. The law provides for these rights, and the Government respects them in practice. The Government does not hinder the practice of any faith. Taxpayers who object to contributing to religious subsidies have no recourse. By law each recognized religion has the right to provide teachers at government expense for religious instruction in schools, but not all avail themselves of this right.