Switzerland

A BBC journalist was arrested by the police while reporting on protests in China, while an RTS journalist was also threatened. 

The Director-General of SRG SSR, Gilles Marchand outlines how the challenges facing the media industry present a challenge to democracy. 

"It is essential to strengthen links and experiences," the Director-General of SRG SSR says, as they join PMA's growing network.

The CEO of Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR reflects on 100 years of radio in Switzerland, and looks forward to the century ahead.

Switzerland’s public broadcaster, SRG SSR is enhancing its own streaming offer and looking at ways of optimising its reach via Smart TV.

“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.

Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service podcasting?

The latest on SRG SSR, including its role in society, funding developments and cost-cutting measures since the 2018 "No Billag" referendum.

SRG SSR, faces financial pressures during the Covid-19 pandemic, including loss of advertising revenues, the temporary suspension of employees and licence fee reduction.

With many public broadcasters facing financial uncertainty across Europe, some have been reviewing and adapting their funding models for the future.