Swiss media faces crisis as 1 million franc cut threatens industry stability

Switzerland’s media landscape braces for a seismic shift. SRG’s director warns a 1 million franc loss would cripple broadcasters—and unity is the only way out.

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2025 November 19 . 9:19 PM

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Swiss media faces crisis as 1 million franc cut threatens industry stability

A proposed initiative in Switzerland could remove 1 million francs from the country’s media system, according to warnings from SRG Director-General Susanne Wille. She has described the plan as a major threat to the entire industry, including public and private broadcasters alike.

Wille stressed that the so-called halving initiative would destabilise Switzerland’s media landscape. She argued that cutting funds by this amount would weaken not just the SRG but the whole sector. In her view, such a move would not benefit any part of the industry.

The initiative remains a point of contention, with Wille making it clear that losing 1 million francs would have far-reaching consequences. She has urged stakeholders to focus on joint solutions rather than measures that could undermine the system’s foundations.