Matthias Aebischer hosts "Club"

Swiss Television (SF) has appointed Matthias Aebischer as the new presenter and editor of "Club". He succeeds Ueli Heiniger, who is retiring at the end of July, as reported by SF. Heiniger's role will be taken over by Christine Maier, who will continue to host the weekly discussion program. Aebischer has been presenting the "Tagesschau" since 1999, the "Kassensturz" as a vacation replacement since 2000 and various SF specials and special programs. In addition to his work at the "Club", he will continue to work for the "Tagesschau" and will hold a lectureship in media and communication studies/journalism at the University of Fribourg.