In a decisive move, Swiss voters rejected a referendum to cut funding for public broadcaster SRG, with 62% opposing the measure.
The plan, primarily supported by right-wing factions like the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), aimed to lower the annual licence fee from 335 Swiss francs to 200 francs.
Critics warned that such cuts could weaken media output, potentially paving the way for increased disinformation, a concern echoed by SRG’s leadership.
(With inputs from agencies.)