Radio Energy: No help from the Zurich cantonal government
The Zurich cantonal government does not have to lobby the federal government for a fourth private radio frequency for the Zurich-Glarus region. On Monday, the cantonal council rejected an urgent postulate by 89 votes to 70.
The Zurich cantonal government does not have to lobby the federal government for a fourth private radio frequency for the Zurich-Glarus region. On Monday, the cantonal council rejected an urgent postulate by 89 votes to 70.
After Radio Energy was unsuccessful in the awarding of a license in autumn 2008, the SP demanded that the cantonal government should lobby the federal government for an additional private radio license in Zurich. In November, the Cantonal Council declared the postulate urgent by 114 votes, with only the FDP explicitly opposing the proposal at the time.
The Zurich government rejected the SP postulate back in December. The government council is of the opinion that it is impossible for legal reasons alone for the unsuccessful applicant in the licensing procedure to be subsequently awarded a fourth frequency. A repeat of the invitation to tender should also be rejected. The government sees no reason to doubt Bakom's assessment.
Those responsible in Bern must prove that a fourth private radio station has no place, said SP parliamentary group leader Nicolas Galladé. The SP received support from the CVP: it was a matter of preserving media diversity, said CVP parliamentary group leader Philipp Kutter. The Greens were divided in their opinion. The SVP, on the other hand, did not support the request because it had no prospect of success. However, Claudio Zanetti said that he would be happy to sign a letter to the Federal Council with the corresponding demand.
After Radio Energy was unsuccessful in the awarding of a license in autumn 2008, the SP demanded that the cantonal government should lobby the federal government for an additional private radio license in Zurich. In November, the Cantonal Council declared the postulate urgent by 114 votes, with only the FDP explicitly opposing the proposal at the time.
The Zurich government rejected the SP postulate back in December. The government council is of the opinion that it is impossible for legal reasons alone for the unsuccessful applicant in the licensing procedure to be subsequently awarded a fourth frequency. A repeat of the invitation to tender should also be rejected. The government sees no reason to doubt Bakom's assessment.
Those responsible in Bern must prove that a fourth private radio station has no place, said SP parliamentary group leader Nicolas Galladé. The SP received support from the CVP: it was a matter of preserving media diversity, said CVP parliamentary group leader Philipp Kutter. The Greens were divided in their opinion. The SVP, on the other hand, did not support the request because it had no prospect of success. However, Claudio Zanetti said that he would be happy to sign a letter to the Federal Council with the corresponding demand.
