Private media to be allowed to take over SRG contributions
The National Council wants to allow private Swiss media outlets to rebroadcast SRG programs. The SRG would also be required to provide short versions and individual audio clips. The Council of States’ Telecommunications Commission (KVF) agrees with this proposal.
However, it does not want to oblige SRG to acquire the copyrights and rights of use necessary for transfer. The commission therefore proposes to amend a motion from the National Council. The demand originates from the sister commission. The latter wants to prevent individual providers from being favored through cooperation with SRG.
The Council of States committee also wants to amend another motion. This is intended to abolish the rule according to which a broadcaster can hold a maximum of two television licenses and two radio licenses. The KVF agrees with this.
However, it did not agree to the demand to simultaneously enlarge the journalistic coverage areas. This would lead to a reduction in the number of territories, which is delicate for federalist reasons, or to undesirable overlaps between the territories, according to a statement on Wednesday. (SDA)
