Swiss to vote on right-wing plan to slash state broadcaster's funding

Posters encouring people to vote "no" to the funding cuts for the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

ZURICH, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Switzerland votes next month ⁠on a proposal to slash funding for its state broadcaster SRG, a step supporters say will save Swiss households money, but opponents say reflects ⁠pressure globally on public media corporations from the political right.

National broadcasters across Europe, squeezed by declining audiences, fierce competition and falling revenue ‌streams, have been accused of political bias by right-wing groups.