Draft media law insufficient for Basel-Land government
The Basel-Landschaft government is not convinced by the draft federal law on electronic media. It is calling for a guarantee of public service by regional radio and television providers and a broader media focus.
In its press release on the consultation on Tuesday, the Basel-Landschaft government expressed its "criticism of the draft". Changing media usage behavior and new technologies now require an "overall view" without separation into audio, video and text contributions, which "perhaps made sense in the past".
This is the only way to achieve the purpose of the law, which the cantonal government welcomes. It cites the purpose of the law as "contributing to the diversity of Swiss media", promoting the quality of electronic media and thus "making a contribution to the democratic, social and cultural development of Switzerland".
The law must also not neglect "the regionally provided public service". This means, among other things, concessions or service contracts with regional providers for at least ten years as well as ensuring the must-carry obligation, i.e. the obligation to broadcast certain programs. (SDA)
