Swiss Broadcasting Corporation Announces Major Restructuring

Public broadcaster reveals CHF270 million cost-cutting plan and organizational overhaul to maintain competitiveness

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) must save CHF 270 million by 2029.
The savings target amounts to approximately 17% of the SBC's total budget.
The annual license fee for private individuals is set to drop from CHF 335 to CHF 300.
SWISS TXT will be dissolved as a separate subsidiary and merged into the parent company.
Sports, drama, production, distribution, HR, finance, and IT will be centralized across language regions.

CHF 270 million

Total Savings Target

1,000

Estimated Job Cuts (Initial)

7,130

Current Workforce

CHF 300

New License Fee

"The SBC needs to restructure radically."
— Jean-Michel Cina

"It’s inevitable. But before we can talk about content, we need to adapt the structure."
— Susanne Wille

The CHF 270 Million Ultimatum