Media freedom campaign for license transfer
Aktion Medienfreiheit is pleased that the transfer of the license from Radio Monte Carlo will allow Radio Energy Zurich to continue broadcasting, subject to the approval of the Uvek. However, the current situation also documents the massive deficits of the new Radio and Television Act.
Aktion Medienfreiheit is delighted with the agreement between Radio Energy and Radio Monte Carlo, according to a press release. This agreement speaks for the sense of responsibility and prudence of the private broadcasters. It is gratifying that the 60 or so jobs at Radio Energy have been saved and that listeners can continue to count on their station. "Conversely, this situation relentlessly demonstrates the considerable shortcomings of the new RTVA. The awarding of licenses by state authorities is wrong in terms of regulatory and media policy, as documented by various wrong decisions in Suisse Romande, Central Switzerland and the Zurich area. The state is overburdened with this task."
"Anyone who wants to make radio should be able to do so"
From a liberal point of view, but also in terms of state policy, it is wrong for state authorities to decide which broadcaster may or should broadcast which program in which region. The fact that the programs are subsequently controlled and evaluated by the state is also not expedient. "Entrepreneurs who want to make radio should be able to do so. For this reason, Aktion Medienfreiheit has long been campaigning for a better supply of FM frequencies for private broadcasters. The Campaign for Media Freedom will campaign vigorously and with conviction for a liberal media regime and the partial revision of the RTVA. "
