Swiss culture minister defends SBC at Solothurn Film Festival

Swiss culture minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider outlined the benefits of a strong Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) while attending the opening of the Solothurn Film Festival. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "The SBC is indispensable for understanding our country and connecting its regions," said Baume-Schneider. + Explainer: SBC license fee vote The interior minister, who has responsibility for culture, pointed out that the public service actively supports Swiss cinema, investing in almost 300 festivals every year and reaching more than three million people every day. "The SBC is too important to fail," she added. On March 8, voters will decide on an initiative to reduce SBC's funding. The Federal Council has rejected the initiative. Against a backdrop of disinformation, Baume-Schneider defended "solid" information and the importance of a strong stage for artists, recalling the role of the public service in democracy. She also paid tribute to the ...