Background & Purpose

To ensure clear rules and stable funding for public service media, the government needed to update the legal framework for the upcoming mandate period.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed gathering all rules regarding the public service mission and its funding into one single law. This includes defining the scope of the mission and the financial conditions for the companies involved during the 2026–2033 period.

The Decision

The parliament approved the new law and the updated guidelines, ensuring that the framework for public service is ready for the start of the new period.

Does this affect you?

  • Public service companies: SVT, SR, and UR must follow the new legal framework and updated mission guidelines starting in 2026.
  • Media consumers: Viewers and listeners will experience a public service offering governed by the new long-term mandate.

In Practice

  • A new, unified law for public service is introduced to simplify regulations.
  • Updated rules for radio and television broadcasting will apply.
  • The financial and operational conditions for public service companies are set for the years 2026 through 2033.