On paper it's not controlled by the state, but awarded independence by law. On paper. In practice, it's still subject to the laws and influence of the state it'

On paper it's not controlled by the state, but awarded independence by law. On paper. In practice, it's still subject to the laws and influence of the state it's funded by, so take that as you will. At least here in Austria I can't put too much faith in the state media since they don't cover any major corruption scandals of the parties in power, but mostly report on neutral stuff like whatever new laws passed and that the sloth family at the local zoo had a baby.