Cilla Benkö

Sveriges Radio chief deeply concerned by BBC cutbacks

Cilla Benkö, CEO of Sveriges Radio, is deeply concerned about the BBC’s major savings.

Sveriges Radio Faces Potential 400 Job Cuts Amid Funding Changes

Neither SVT, SR, nor UR can make the economic equation work in the Tidö parties' public service proposal. It is based on political wishful thinking, says SVT's Anne Lagercrantz. At SR, 300–400 jobs may disappear, according to the chief of staff.

Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

The Tidö parties are moving forward with a new model for how public service is to be financed - despite SVT and SR having warned of extensive cutbacks. Moreover, the public service companies are to be scrutinized more closely.

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SVT and SR critical of public service inquiry

On Friday, SVT and SR submitted their comments on the public service committee's investigation. SVT strongly criticizes the proposal for financing and SR sees it as a "gradual dismantling" of Sveriges Radio.