srf

SRF, short for Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, is the German-language division of SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public-service broadcasting organization. It provides radio and television services for German-speaking Switzerland and contributes to nationwide public broadcasting in Switzerland. SRF produces a wide range of programming, including news, sports, entertainment, culture, and regional content, and it maintains digital platforms to reach audiences beyond traditional broadcasts.

The division operates multiple radio networks and television channels and runs online services such as streaming, on-demand video, and a news portal. Its programming is designed to inform, educate, and entertain while reflecting the public-service mandate of SRG SSR, with a focus on accuracy, impartiality, and editorial independence. The news division offers national and regional coverage, investigative reporting, and current affairs programs in addition to general entertainment and cultural programming.

SRF is governed within the framework of the Swiss public-broadcasting system. Editorial decisions are made by SRF journalists and editors under the oversight of SRG SSR, with policies intended to ensure pluralism, reliability, and accessibility. Funding comes primarily from public broadcasting contributions established by Swiss law, supplemented by other permitted revenues, and is allocated to maintain independence from commercial and political influences.

In addition to traditional broadcasting, SRF emphasizes digital engagement through online news, video on demand, podcasts, and social media, aiming to serve diverse audiences and provide timely information across platforms. SRF collaborates with other SRG SSR language services to deliver multilingual and cross-border Swiss media coverage when relevant.