Graubünden government is against quick fixes in medal support
The Graubünden government does not intend to put together an aid package for the media—which have also been affected by the coronavirus crisis—in the short term. It is first waiting for the results of a report on the medium- and long-term financial outlook for regional media.
A maximum of CHF 1.5 million to cushion the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the media is being demanded by over 30 members of the Grand Council who signed the motion tabled by CVP parliamentary group leader Remo Cavegn. However, the government is asking parliament to reject the motion, as can be seen from the response published on Monday.
The Executive Board would first like to await the results of a study, which is expected to be available at the end of the year. It is being prepared by the University of St. Gallen HSG and the Grisons University of Applied Sciences FHGR. It is entitled "The media in the canton of Graubünden: Analysis of the current situation and future prospects". It will also outline possibilities for media promotion by the public sector.
However, the government emphasizes that any cantonal measures in favour of the media would be complementary to federal aid. At cantonal level, the public sector's commitment to the media has so far been limited to the promotion of the minority languages Romansh and Italian - in addition to federal aid. (SDA)
