Conservative politicians are railing against the expansion of SF info

 On Wednesday, the Federal Council granted the SRG a new license to broadcast advertising and live broadcasts on the SF info channel. This caused displeasure among private broadcasters in advance. Even conservative media politicians are not enthusiastic about this measure, as Blick writes on Wednesday. "This would distort the advertising market and once again privilege SRG over the private broadcasters," SVP politician Maximilian Reimann told the tabloid. He is calling for SRG's fees to be cut. In the short term, however, Parliament cannot take any action on this issue, as the Federal Council is responsible. However, the Federal Assembly will have to discuss an amendment to the RTVA on television advertising in the foreseeable future due to the media agreement. "Then we would bring the question of fees back to the table," announces Reimann.
FDP National Councillor Filippo Leutenegger also strictly rejects the SRG expansion plans. "Every new channel costs more, which means we need more concession money. This must be stopped!", Leutenegger told Blick. However, SRG spokesperson Max Gurtner disputes the additional costs: "SF info will not become more expensive with the new concession."