SRF cuts 38 positions: These programs are affected by the cost-cutting program
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Feb 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The ordinance raises the turnover threshold for corporate contributions, easing burdens on SMEs, while the halving initiative would exempt companies entirely.
- Critics such as Gregor Rutz called the fee an infringement on private property and recalled earlier drives like the No-Billag campaign.
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