Campaign for media freedom is against free commercials for political parties

The Campaign for Media Freedom opposes the decision of the National Council's Political Institutions Committee (SPK) to allow parties and committees to advertise their slogans on radio and television free of charge before federal votes. It is against any form of state media and party funding and considers any state influence on media providers to be wrong. However, it should be examined whether regular paid political advertising should be permitted on radio and television, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. National Councillor Natalie Rickli will launch a motion to this effect when the media agreement is discussed.