SRG Audience Council speaks out in favor of children's channel

The creation of a separate children's and youth channel is generally welcomed by the Audience Council. The different profiles of SF 1 and SF 2 are also viewed favorably. If the children's channel is created, SF 2 could become even more of a sports channel. However, according to SDA, the Audience Council considers the differentiation of SF 2 from the first channel to be insufficient. It would like to see a greater focus on live sporting events. In general, however, the profiling is well advanced in terms of content and form and has been successful overall. The increased focus of SF 1 on information was particularly welcomed. In contrast, the evening pay-TV programs on SF 2 performed poorly, as they do not reflect the channel's image, which is why the Audience Council is calling for their removal. The introduction of a channel tailored to children and young people is welcomed by the Council, but attention should be paid to child-friendly broadcasting times.