National Council for more youth media protection
On Thursday, the National Council rejected the idea of a «media license.» Instead, it plans to promote the protection of minors in the media.
It supported a motion by Ivo Bischofberger (CVP/AI) by 116 votes to 43, as reported by SDA on Thursday. The Council of States wants to counteract the "patchwork quilt" in the protection of minors in the media and in the fight against cybercrime. The federal government is to draw up a legal basis to ensure that the federal and cantonal authorities and private organizations active in the area of cybercrime work together "more efficiently and cost-effectively".
"Media driving license" buried
However, the National Council buried the idea of a "media guide" for children and young people. The motion by Councillor of States Rolf Schweiger (FDP/ZG) was rejected by 88 votes to 66 with 6 abstentions. The motion is therefore off the table. Schweiger called for a so-called "media driving license" in Curriculum 21 - a certificate as proof of achievement that pupils have been taught how to use the Internet, computer games and television in an age-appropriate manner. The Federal Council acknowledges the importance of media literacy, but says it is not the responsibility of schools. Families also have a responsibility, said Burkhalter. In addition, the federal government has no authority to act on a nationwide basis in the area of elementary school.
