The French-speaking cantons are drawing a firm line against cutting the licence fee that funds the Swiss public broadcaster, the SSR.
With a vote set for March 8th on the “200 francs is enough!” initiative, western Swiss governments warn linguistic minorities have the most to lose.
Despite their concerns, a new Tamedia poll shows voters split down the middle, including in French-speaking Switzerland.
Cantonal leaders warn the cut would weaken regional media and push production toward Zurich.
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