Digital Age Broadcasting: Precedent on Short Reporting Rights in Switzerland

Swiss Federal Administrative Tribunal, nos. A-615/2023 and A-660/2023, 10 July 2024

Date of the decision: 2024-07-10

In the landmark decision Sunrise v SRG SSR concerning the rights to short reporting on public events, the Swiss Federal Administrative Tribunal (SFAT) has delivered a nuanced verdict. This case is important in understanding the evolving landscape of media rights, particularly in the context of digital transformation and the growing importance of streaming services. The decision concerns hockey games but offers significant insights also for football events where short reporting is used.

Short Reporting

Swiss Law provides for a short reporting right which is intended to enable all...

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