Media continue to benefit from special postal rates thanks to the Confederation
The National Council has decided to continue the indirect press subsidy program. To help offset its transportation costs, Swiss Post receives annual government subsidies totaling 80 million francs.
The National Council has decided to continue indirect press subsidies. In its press release of March 22, the Swiss Press Association expressed its delight at the National Council's decision, particularly with regard to newspapers and magazines with a small circulation. The approval of indirect press subsidies should be seen as a clear vote in favor of the continued existence of press diversity in Switzerland.
Swiss Post is to receive CHF 60 million a year from the federal government to grant preferential prices independent of distance, and a further CHF 20 million will be granted for additional concessions for the transportation of small-circulation publications. The National Council wants the CHF 60 million to be limited to seven years, while the special subsidy of CHF 20 million will apply indefinitely. The Council of States is expected to discuss the bill in the summer session.
Swiss Post is to receive CHF 60 million a year from the federal government to grant preferential prices independent of distance, and a further CHF 20 million will be granted for additional concessions for the transportation of small-circulation publications. The National Council wants the CHF 60 million to be limited to seven years, while the special subsidy of CHF 20 million will apply indefinitely. The Council of States is expected to discuss the bill in the summer session.
