SRG should be allowed to show live events more easily on the internet
In future, SRG is to be allowed to broadcast live events on the internet as first broadcasts. The National Council has adopted a motion to this effect.
Until now, first broadcasts on the Internet have had to be approved. In addition, they are only permitted if they are broadcast on TV at the same time. The National Council adopted Evi Allemann's motion on Tuesday by 106 votes to 62 with 5 abstentions. Allemann justified her motion by stating, among other things, that it takes account of a "new media reality". SRG should be able to expand its activities to new media without obstacles being placed in its way.
Natalie Rickli (SVP/ZH) opposed the proposal, which in her eyes "goes too far". It turns the internet into a separate medium and puts it on an equal footing with television and radio. "This once again directly competes with the private media," said Rickli.
The Federal Council supported the motion. According to Media Minister Doris Leuthard, however, first broadcasts on the Internet should be limited to political and economic events. As there are commercial interests in sport and entertainment, the Federal Council rejects their transmission.
The motion will now go to the Council of States, which can restrict it to political and economic events in line with the Federal Council. (SDA)
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