Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cut Funding for State Broadcaster SRG

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to reduce funding for SRG, the state broadcaster operating multiple radio and TV channels in four languages. Supporters, mainly from right-wing groups including the Swiss People's Party, argued the broadcasting fee was too high and claimed SRG had a left-wing bias. Opponents warned that cutting funds would harm news, sports, and cultural coverage and increase risks of disinformation. Campaign leaders said the vote protects access to reliable information and media infrastructure.