Lëtzebuerger Journal
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The Lëtzebuerger Journal is a daily newspaper in Luxembourg
. It holds a centrist
liberal
editorial position, supporting the Democratic Party
.
The newspaper was first published on 5 April 1948, replacing the Obermosel-Zeitung
and l'Unio'n, which ceased publication on the previous Saturday. Both of those newspapers were attempts to create a mass-circulation liberal newspaper, like the Luxemburger Zeitung of the pre-war era, which had a long tradition, but had been discredited politically.
In 2004, the newspaper had a circulation of 5,150 copies per day, which made it the fifth most widely-circulated of the country's (then) six daily newspapers. However, due to its close ties to the Democratic Party, Luxembourg's third largest party and a regular coalition
partner in government, the Journal's significance is much greater than this circulation would suggest.
The newspaper received €540,421 in annual state press subsidy
in 2009.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. It holds a centrist
Centrism
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liberal
Liberalism
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editorial position, supporting the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
.
The newspaper was first published on 5 April 1948, replacing the Obermosel-Zeitung
Obermosel-Zeitung
Obermosel-Zeitung was a newspaper published in Luxembourg between 1881 and 1948. In 1948, it merged into the Lëtzebuerger Journal....
and l'Unio'n, which ceased publication on the previous Saturday. Both of those newspapers were attempts to create a mass-circulation liberal newspaper, like the Luxemburger Zeitung of the pre-war era, which had a long tradition, but had been discredited politically.
In 2004, the newspaper had a circulation of 5,150 copies per day, which made it the fifth most widely-circulated of the country's (then) six daily newspapers. However, due to its close ties to the Democratic Party, Luxembourg's third largest party and a regular coalition
Coalition
A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant...
partner in government, the Journal's significance is much greater than this circulation would suggest.
The newspaper received €540,421 in annual state press subsidy
Press subsidy in Luxembourg
A press subsidy is given by the government to newspapers in Luxembourg under the Law of 13 August 1998 on the Promotion of the Printed Press. They are awarded automatically to all general-interest newspapers appearing at least once a week that have full-time staffs of at least five journalists...
in 2009.