Forecast: RTVG vote will be close

The pollsters at JRC Bern currently consider the outcome of the vote on the revision of the Radio and Television Act (RTVA), which provides for a system change to a device-independent reception fee, to be completely open. At the end of April, 46% of those willing to participate were definitely or somewhat in favor of the bill, while 45% were definitely or somewhat against. Only 9% did not yet have an opinion. Normally, these undecided voters were divided between the two sides, so the referendum campaign will decide the issue, according to the assessment. Approval is highest among SP voters and lowest among SVP supporters. More important than party affiliation, however, is the basic attitude towards the authorities: 57% of those who trust the Federal Council want to vote in favor of the revision, while opponents are in the majority among the distrustful at 61%.

Both sides have arguments with majority support. 62% of respondents agree with the proponents that a device-independent fee would be in keeping with the times. The "no" camp scored points with the argument that people who deliberately refrain from using radio and television should not pay a reception fee. (SDA)