Enabling communication – strengthening diversity
As the federal government’s competence center for media and telecommunications, OFCOM ensures free, secure and diverse access to communication in Switzerland. It also plays an important role in the field of digitalisation. We create framework conditions that promote innovation, protect fundamental rights and support the digital transformation in a responsible manner. We are also committed to an independent, diverse and high-quality media landscape in Switzerland.
Media releases
Increase in funding for regional and local press
From 1 January 2026, the annual federal contribution to regional and local print media will rise to CHF 40 million, an increase of CHF 10 million. This was decided by the Federal Council at its meeting on 15 October. The decision implements the resolution passed by Parliament on parliamentary initiative 22.423 Bulliard-Marbach.
Confederation releases new comic on the risks of digitalisation
OFCOM published the fourth issue of its comic series Stories from Everyday Digital Life. In 12 new stories, the fictional Webster family encourages the public to be careful in the networked world. Pupils, teachers, parents and other readers can order print copies of the comic free of charge or download it online at www.websters.swiss. It is published in all four national languages and in English.
SRG SSR and film industry to forge closer ties
The independent audiovisual sector plays a vital role in Switzerland's film technology and commissioned production landscape. The Federal Council therefore welcomes the legal framework for enhanced collaboration between SRG SSR and the film technology services sector, following recommendations from the National Council's Commission for Transport and Telecommunications. In its statement of 8 October, the Federal Council has recommended that Parliament advances the committee's draft legislation.