Mediascope: Journalists disagree on size limit for banks
In June, Mediascope conducted the second round of surveys for its journalists' panel in German-speaking Switzerland. About half of the journalists surveyed support government intervention to limit the size of, for example, the major banks.
The regular survey with a selection of journalists from German-speaking Switzerland with a focus on Zurich took place for the second time this year. The respondents work for a wide variety of media and at different levels of responsibility. Due to the small sample size, the results are without percentages and do not claim to be representative, as stated in a press release.
The findings from the survey on the economic situation show an ambivalent picture: looking back on the UBS case, around half of the journalists surveyed agree with the call for political measures to limit the size of Swiss companies, such as banks. There are also two equally strong opinions on the future political situation in Switzerland: Around half expect an increase in polarization in the Swiss party landscape, while the other half anticipate a strengthening of the political center. At the same time, two thirds of journalists believe that Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf's chances of re-election are intact.
Only very few journalists are dissatisfied with the professional environment. It is remarkable that around half of those surveyed are not supported at all by their employer when it comes to further training.
Mediascope is an owner-managed communications agency in Zurich specializing in media relations. Its clients include various companies, some of which are listed on the stock exchange, from a wide range of economic sectors.
The findings from the survey on the economic situation show an ambivalent picture: looking back on the UBS case, around half of the journalists surveyed agree with the call for political measures to limit the size of Swiss companies, such as banks. There are also two equally strong opinions on the future political situation in Switzerland: Around half expect an increase in polarization in the Swiss party landscape, while the other half anticipate a strengthening of the political center. At the same time, two thirds of journalists believe that Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf's chances of re-election are intact.
Only very few journalists are dissatisfied with the professional environment. It is remarkable that around half of those surveyed are not supported at all by their employer when it comes to further training.
Mediascope is an owner-managed communications agency in Zurich specializing in media relations. Its clients include various companies, some of which are listed on the stock exchange, from a wide range of economic sectors.
