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Parliamentary intiatives

 

25.434 Parliamentary initiative
Copyrights. For clear rights management in concerts

The parliamentary initiative of 8 April 2025 submitted by the Committee for Science, Education and Culture of the Council of States is seeking an amendment of the Copyright Act (CopA). Specifically, the Committee demands that Article 40(3) CopA be amended and a new paragraph added to the same article. The CopA should now expressly provide that authors may, under certain circumstances, set the remuneration for the performance of their works directly instead of through SUISA. Individual rights management should be permitted where the author of a work is at the same time the artist who performs the work in concert. An additional requirement being that only the works in which the author is sole rightholder are performed at the concert.

The Committee justifies its proposal inter alia as follows: It makes no sense for SUISA to manage the performance rights where musicians only perform their own repertoire. The CopA provides for personal rights management by the author. On this basis, direct licensing agencies have been licensing a limited part of the repertoire from concert organisers for some time. This creates additional costs for concert organisers and unnecessary financial risk. The proposed new provision would ensure legal certainty and increase efficiency for concert organisers.

 

25.408 Parliamentary initiative by National Councillor Thomas Aeschi
The unfair and outdated model of copying levies is no longer appropriate in view of digitalisation 

In his parliamentary initiative of 10 March 2025, National Councillor Aeschi called for the abolition of the copying fee in the Copyright Act. This remuneration is collected by the collective rights management organisations from businesses, educational institutions and libraries for the copying of protected works (books, magazines, etc.). All users who have a (photo)copier are required to pay this remuneration. The remuneration is claimed based on the fact that copying  is possible regardless whether copies are actually made.

In times of digitalisation and use of streaming and downloading services, this system is outdated. Furthermore, the fee collection by the collective rights management organisations involves considerable bureaucratic effort and disadvantages individual industries.

 

Motions

 

24.4596 Motion by SC Gössi Petra
Better protection of intellectual property against misuse by AI

In her motion of 20 December 2024, State Councillor Petra Gössi asked the Federal Council to clarify the Copyright Act in order to create the premises for the protection of journalistic content and other copyrighted works and services against AI usage. Specifically, the rightsholder’s consent should be required for the use of creative content as a basis for AI offerings. This consent should be formulated as an exclusive right for authors in Article 10 of the Copyright Act. In addition, the limitations provisions of the Copyright Act should clarify that AI providers cannot invoke exceptions or limitations to copyright. SC Petra Gössi also asked the Federal Council to clarify the applicability of Swiss law and the jurisdiction of domestic courts when content is offered in this way in Switzerland.

In her explanatory statement, Gössi pointed out that AI providers use protected content, which is by definition subject to copyright. AI therefore calls into question the protection of intellectual property and poses a massive threat to innovation and fair competition in Switzerland. This development is disastrous, which is why copyright must be consistently enforced from a democratic perspective.

Federal Council statement of 19 February 2025
The Federal Council proposed that the motion be accepted.

The Council of States accepted the motion on 20 March 2025.

Comment by Swisscopyright on the motion by SC Gössi
2501_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Regulierung_DE.pdf
2502_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Position_DE.pdf

 

24.3944 Motion NC Gianini Simone
Eliminate copyright restrictions for SMEs

National Councillor Gianini's motion calls for a revision of the Copyright Act (CopA). Specifically, SMEs should only have to pay royalties for the use of music, films and videos if such use is for customers or external third parties, and not for in-house company use (e.g. in company vehicles). National Councillor Gianini points out that the use of protected works in the private sphere is not subject to fees. Against this background, it is surprising that the internal use of radio and television by employees and company owners is subject to a fee under Common Tariff (CT) 3a.

Federal Council statement of 20 November 2024

In its statement of 20 November 2024, the Federal Council proposed that the motion be rejected. It argues that any restriction of the constitutionally guaranteed right to property requires a public interest, which it deems lacking in the case of a complete exemption for internal use of sound or film recordings by companies. The Federal Council had already stated its position on this matter in its report of 13 January 2021 on ‘Copyright remuneration; legal situation and practice of SUISA’ in response to postulate 19.3956. It remains of the opinion that a final decision on these issues must be made by a Swiss court. From the perspective of the rule of law, it is not appropriate to refer such cases to Parliament instead of the judiciary. Furthermore, it considers the proposed extension of Article 19 of the CopA to be too broad, as it would also cover other internal uses and would therefore be incompatible with international requirements.

Comment by Swisscopyright on the motion by NC Gianini
2404_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_Schikanen_URG_DE.pdf

 

23.3807 Motion NC Min Li Marti
Adoption of EU regulation in the area of artificial intelligence

In her motion of 15 June 2023, National Councillor Min Li Marti instructs the Federal Council to become active in the area of artificial intelligence. Specifically, she is requesting that the government create a legal basis that is closely based on the regulations in the EU area. 

Specifically, the main objectives and contents of the European AI Act should be adopted for Switzerland in order to create the greatest possible compatibility with European law. NR Marti justifies her motion with the rapid development of AI and its risks as well as opportunities.

Federal Council statement of 30 August 2023

In its statement of 30 August 2023, the Federal Council pointed out that both the AI Act and the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence would not be available until early 2024 at the earliest. Only then would the Federal Council be able to assess the impact of these regulations on Switzerland. Against this background, the Federal Council has announced that it would ‘work out a political assessment in consultation with all federal agencies responsible for the relevant areas of law and identify any need for action and possible options for sectoral and, if necessary, horizontal measures’ by the end of 2024.

The Federal Council proposed that the motion be rejected.

The National Council rejected the motion on 19 June 2025.

Further information
12 February 2025: OFCOM announcement regarding ‘Overview and regulatory approach in Switzerland: Artificial intelligence (state of play): 

Swisscopyright's comment on the motion by NC Marti
2501_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Regulierung_DE.pdf
2502_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Position_DE.pdf

 

22.3123 Motion by NC Frédéric Borloz (taken over by Olivier Feller)
Radio and television licence fees are an unfair burden on our old-age benefits

The motion calls on the Federal Council to submit to Parliament a draft revision of the Radio and Television Broadcasting Act (RTVG) that exempts pension funds and other pension schemes from the corporate licence fee under the RTVG.

According to National Councillor Borloz, it makes no sense to require pension funds to pay such fees since pension fund assets belong to their members and pensioners and serve exclusively for pension provision. Since pension fund members and pensioners already pay the household fee and their employers pay the corporate fee, this results in a triple burden.

Federal Council statement of 18 May 2022

In its response of 18 May 2022, the Federal Council rejected the motion. In its statement, it pointed out that any new exemption would make the radio and television fee system more complicated and automatic collection more difficult. This was not consistent with the legislator's objective. Furthermore, amending the law in favour of a specific category of undertaking should be avoided since it would be contrary to the principle of equal treatment of the different fee subjects.

On 26 February 2024, the National Council rejected the motion.

Swisscopyright's comment on the motion by NC Borloz
2401_Auschnitt_Sessionsbrief_Motion_Borloz.pdf

 

Postulates

 

24.3140 Postulate SC Michel Mathias
Innovative environment for AI testing and promotion

In his postulate of 13 March 2024, State Councillor Michel asked the Federal Council to examine aspects of promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and to include them in the DETEC overview of  possible regulatory approaches to AI expected by the end of 2024. The aim is to create an innovation-friendly environment and financial support instruments for the development of AI applications.

Federal Council statement of 22 May 2024

In its statement of 22 May 2024, the Federal Council recommended that the motion be accepted. It shares the view that Switzerland must position itself as a centre of innovation in the AI field. The Federal Council therefore set out the corresponding objectives in its 2023–2027 legislative programme. The questions raised in the postulate will be answered in the OFCOM's overview of the need for AI regulation, to be prepared by the end of 2024. It is also planned to address the questions raised in the postulate regarding an innovation-friendly environment and possible financial support instruments in a separate report.

Further information
12 February 2025: OFCOM announcement regarding ‘Overview and regulatory approach in Switzerland’: Artificial intelligence (Overview) 

OFCOM's overview assesses the postulate submitted by States Councillor Michel (see section 7.3 / p. 16) as follows: To promote Switzerland as an innovative location, education and research stakeholders have identified many priorities, with AI playing a central role. 47 higher education institutions have created competence centres for AI (e.g. the Swiss AI initiative of ETH Zurich and EPFL), and in 2024 Innosuisse announced a Flagship Initiative on AI and health.

OFCOM also points out that the concerns expressed in the postulate on an innovative environment for AI testing and promotion, and access to the EU's Digital Europe Programme are to be addressed in a separate report. That report will be available by mid-2026 at the latest.

Comment by Swisscopyright on the postulate by SC Michel
2501_Sessionsbrief_KI-Regulierung_DE.pdf
2402_Auschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Förderung_DE.pdf

Swisscopyright supports the Federal Council's approach of incorporating the issues addressed by State Councillor Michel into OFCOM's overview. Swisscopyright will critically examine the resulting regulatory approaches and reiterates that any future AI regulation must take into account the needs of creative artists.

 

Interpellations

 

24.3839 Interpellation by SC Stark Jakob
AI regulation. Swiss creative industries depend on enforcement of copyright

In his interpellation of 10 September 2024, State Councillor Stark pointed out that the uncontrolled use of content by AI stakeholders threatened the economic foundations of the creative industries. He asked the Federal Council whether it shared this view and whether it was prepared to eliminate any gaps in copyright law to ensure that creative content would be protected in the future. State Councillor Stark also wanted to know how the Federal Council intended to safeguard exclusive rights and moral rights in the context of artificial intelligence. Moreover, the Federal Council was asked for information about how to ensure that only human creations are protected by copyright and how to identify the works used for AI productions.

Federal Council statement of 6 November 2024

According to the Federal Council, it is undisputed that artificial intelligence will also have a major impact on Swiss creative industries. The Federal Council referred to the overview of possible AI regulation to be conducted by DETEC (Federal Office of Communications) and the FDFA by the end of 2024. However, copyright will not be dealt with in depth due to the higher scale of the overview. The overview will serve as a basis for decisions on how to proceed, and the concerns raised by the interpellant may also be taken into account at a later stage. DETEC's Tripartite Platform is available to all interested parties for exchanging views on the subject. However, isolated solutions are not appropriate in the digital environment. The answers to the questions raised will largely depend on how the debate evolves in the EU and the US.

Further information
12 February 2025: OFCOM announcement regarding 'Overview and regulatory approach in Switzerland’: Artificial intelligence (roadmap)

Swisscopyright's comment on the interpellation by SC Stark
2501_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Regulierung_DE.pdf
2502_Ausschnitt_Sessionsbrief_KI-Position_DE.pdf

 

23.4249 Interpellation NC Stefan Müller-Altermatt
Eliminate discrimination against Swiss music creators on the streaming market

In his interpellation, NC Müller-Altermatt points out the lack of visibility of Swiss music among streaming providers, primarily Spotify. The lack of presence represents massive discrimination against Swiss music, with the consequence that Swiss musicians have little chance of gaining international recognition. 

In this context, the Federal Council is asked whether it shares this assessment, what the consequences of this discrimination are, and what measures the Federal Council sees to remedy this shortcoming.

Federal Council statement of 22 November 2023

In its statement of 22 November 2023, the Federal Council shares the view that domestic music does not receive adequate visibility on streaming platforms. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the providers' employees are not based in Switzerland and are generally unfamiliar with Swiss music. Good visibility on these platforms is very important for musicians. This is true even though online distribution is not a way for the vast majority of musicians to generate significant income due to the low remuneration they receive. From a cultural policy perspective, the Federal Council considers it desirable for Swiss music to be better represented on streaming platforms, particularly in playlists, and is offering the music industry its support in the ongoing discussions with streaming platform operators.

Swisscopyright's comment on the interpellation by NC Müller-Altermatt
2309_Swisscopyright_Sessionsbrief_DE.pdf

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23.3201 - Postulate NC Marcel Dobler
Legal situation of artificial intelligence. Clarify uncertainties, promote innovation! 

In his motion of 16 March 2023, National Councillor Marcel Dobler refers to the rapid developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and calls for an examination of the legal framework. In particular, he instructs the Federal Council to report on whether there are gaps in the legal situation and legal practice in the area of AI. Then it is to examine whether a strategy by a group of experts and possibly a concept on the need for legislative action must be drawn up.

On 26 April 2023, the Federal Council proposed that the postulate be rejected. In its statement, it shares the concerns of the motion. It has been closely following the developments, opportunities and risks in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) since 2018 and has already taken various measures and created structures as called for in the postulate. He referred to various measures that had been taken and was of the opinion that there was currently no need for action. The Federal Council will continue the analysis of developments in the area of AI and with regard to the European and international regulations relevant to Switzerland in various bodies (in particular IC EU Digital Policy, AI Guidelines Monitoring, Plateforme Tripartite and CNAI) and in cooperation with the lead federal agencies and will show by the end of 2024 which bases can serve for further discussions in parliament and the public.

The Federal Council proposed that the postulate be rejected.

Federal Council statement of 26 April 2023

On 21 March 2025, the postulate was withdrawn because it had not been conclusively dealt with by the Council within two years.

20.3685 - Postulate NC Cédric Wermuth
Clarify possibilities for the structural promotion of the Swiss music industry 

19.482 - Parliamentary initiative NC Fabio Regazzi
Excluding SMEs from media tax

In his motion of 19 September 2019, National Councillor Fabio Regazzi (Ticino / CVP) called for an amendment to Article 68 of the RTVA and - if necessary - to further acts. Specifically, the fees for radio and TV reception should only be paid by companies with 250 or more employees (full-time equivalents). Companies with fewer employees should be exempted from the levy.

On 17 February 2020, the competent Committee for Transport and Telecommunications of the National Council has acceded to the initiative. 

On 15 March 2022, the National Council approved the initiative by 119 to 71.  

The Committee for Transport and Telecommunications of the Council of States decided on 15 August 2022 not to approve the parliamentary initiative.

On 20 September 2022, the Council of States rejected the proposal by 27 votes to 14 with 4 abstentions. The matter is therefore closed.

19.3956 - Postulate Commission for Legal Affairs NC
Copyright remuneration: legal situation and practice of Suisa: facts on background entertainment

On 4 July 2019, the Committee for Legal Affairs of the National Council (RK-N) adopted a postulate: The Federal Council should examine and report on the legal situation and practice of SUISA regarding copyright remuneration for background entertainment according to the Common Tariff (GT) 3a. Here are some facts about the GT 3a and the statements in the postulate.

On 4 September 2019, the Federal Council commented on the postulate. It provided information on the legal background to the tariff system (in particular GT 3a) and the role of the collecting societies. Furthermore, the government pointed out that the Institute for Intellectual Property (IPI) had initiated an investigation into the efficiency and quality of remuneration collection by SUISA, the results of which are to be published.

On 13 January 2021, the IPI published the aforementioned report for the attention of the Federal Council. The following findings were noted:

The payment of royalties for background entertainment, for example for background music in bars or salesrooms, is in principle undisputed. However, difficulties arise from the demarcation between background entertainment that is subject to remuneration and private use that is not subject to remuneration. Private use may also be present in company premises, for example, if employees listen to the radio in their individual offices using radio receivers they brought with them. However, the situation could be different if employees in shared offices play background entertainment with their own devices or with the company computer. However, the copyright-relevant act is performed by the employees concerned and not by the company. According to the IPI, two questions remain unanswered when drawing this line: 

1) Does the provision of a device by the company, for example a computer or a car radio, which also enables background entertainment, already constitute an act relevant under copyright law and thus subject to remuneration?

2) Does the company or the employees concerned have a remuneration obligation if the latter carry out background entertainment that is subject to remuneration? However, these open questions are not a consequence of the change of collection agency, but of the design of the tariff underlying the collection, which was already applied before the change of collection agency.

A final assessment of these two questions must be made by civil courts on the basis of specific cases.

What is the legal situation regarding Common Tariff 3a for background entertainment?
The use of works protected by copyright (music, film, text) in companies is subject to remuneration according to the Copyright Act. Receiving broadcasts of such content or showing such content within the company is not private use - even if only employees have access.

Contrary to the justification in the postulate, the tariff also applies to shops, restaurants or shopping centres.

Why is the collection done by SUISA?
SUISA has been collecting this tariff on behalf of the five Swiss collecting societies since 1 January 2019. Until the end of 2018, BILLAG had this mandate from the five collecting societies. The societies distribute the money collected to the artists who make the music and films. As cooperatives or as an association (SWISSPERFORM), the collecting societies represent the creators and hold their copyrights and neighbouring rights in trust.

How high are the royalties?
For an area of up to 1000 m2 , the remuneration for music is around CHF 230 and for film and music around CHF 480 per year per location. For this lump sum, the TV in the meeting room, the radio in the cloakroom, the music at the workplace, in the telephone queue or in the waiting room can all be used. If the company's area is larger, the amounts are correspondingly higher.

Why do companies also have to pay SUISA if they already receive a bill from Billag/Serafe?
The copyright remuneration obligation is not to be confused with a possible company levy according to the Radio and TV Act, which is collected by the Federal Tax Administration, FTA, (not by Billag or Serafe, as written in the postulate) for companies with more than CHF 500,000 annual turnover.

The copyright fees are collected by SUISA for the benefit of authors, producers of music, films etc. and distributed to the artists. Radio and TV royalties are paid in favour of the SRG and the licensed radio and TV stations and distributed to them.

For more information on copyright remuneration for background entertainment and GT 3a, please visit www.suisa.ch/3a and read the article "Invoicing licence fees for background music and TV reception in businesses as of 2019" on SUISAblog.

The Council of States rejected the parliamentary initiative on 20 September 2022.

19.3649 - Motion SC Géraldine Savary
Legal basis for a digitisation fund

Councillor of States Géraldine Savary submitted the motion on 18 June 2019. She instructs the Federal Council to create a legal basis for a digitisation fund that is financed with revenue from the 5G frequency allocation. Part of these funds is to be used for the digitisation of Swiss films.

On 28 August 2019, the Federal Council moved to reject the motion. It pointed out that digitisation affects all areas of responsibility of the Confederation and that financial resources have already been earmarked for this purpose. Furthermore, the Federal Council explained that the submitted Cultural Dispatch 2021-2024 (which has been in consultation since 29 May 2019) places an emphasis on the topic of digitisation. It is planned that around CHF 8 million will flow into the digitisation of the Swiss film heritage. The Federal Council is of the opinion that there is no need for a general fund for digitisation projects outside the Federal Administration. Moreover, a digitisation fund could not be financed from the proceeds of the 5G auction, as these proceeds are recorded as extraordinary revenue and are therefore not available to finance ordinary expenditure.

On 24 January 2020, the responsible Committee for Science, Education and Culture of the Council of States (WBK-S) proposed the rejection of the motion by 16 votes to 9.

19.3421 Postulate Commission for Science, Education and Culture, CS
Revision of the Copyright Act. Review of effectiveness 

With its postulate of 29 April 2019, the WBK-SR requests the Federal Council to show the development in the areas affected by copyright in a report after the implementation of the revision of the Copyright Act. The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the revision, taking into account the development of the relevant law at European level. The report will focus on the situation of publishers and media professionals.

Comment by Swisscopyright on the SECC-S postulate:

Swisscopyright welcomes the postulate. It is important to assess the further development of copyright law - increasingly also cross-border with a view to the regulations abroad - and to make corrections if necessary. However, we are of the opinion that no reliable statements can be made about the effectiveness of the revised law so soon after its entry into force. The collecting societies are actively involved in the implementation of the new provisions, particularly in the area of extended protection for photographs or in connection with the remuneration claim for video on demand. In addition, the extent to which the new regulations to combat piracy on the internet will have an effect will probably only become clear after the relevant proceedings have been carried out. Initial findings on the effectiveness of the revision on the part of the collecting societies will not be available before 2021. Swisscopyright is therefore of the opinion that it is necessary to wait with the preparation of the report, i.e. the Federal Council should use the regular deadline of two years for compliance.

For the rights holders represented by Swisscopyright from all categories of works, it is also important that such a report, in addition to focusing on publishers and media creators, also illuminates the effectiveness of the law in the area of other uses, for example of music or film in the area of social media offerings.  

The Federal Council requested the acceptance of the postulate on 29.5.2019.£
The Council of States adopted the postulate on 4.6.2019.

Report of the Federal Council in fulfilment of Postulate 19.3421 "Revision of the Copyright Act – Review of effectiveness (see Revision of the Copyright Act. Review of effectiveness. Report by the Federal Council in response to postulate 19.3421, Committee for Science, Education and Culture of the Council of States, 29 April 2019)

On 17 December 2021, the Federal Council published the report "Revision of the Copyright Act. Review of effectiveness” in fulfilment of the postulate. In its report, the Federal Council commented on the “effectiveness of the revision of the CopA" and addressed the safeguarding of quality journalism and a free and pluralistic press with a view to the possible introduction of a related right for media publishers in Switzerland.

According to the Federal Council, initial results indicated that the new CopA was having the desired impact. It also concluded that, with regard to ‘improving access to works’ (Art. 22b CopA ‘Orphan works’ / Art. 24d ‘Scientific research’ / Art. 24e “Inventories” / Art. 43a ‘Extended collective licences’), the international dimension should be pursued further in the relevant bodies. In addition, practical experience with ‘extended collective licences’ should continue to be actively monitored.

In connection with the introduction of a ‘related right for media publishers’, the Federal Council emphasised that it recognised the right to protection of journalistic services and the importance of free and diverse media for direct democracy. Since online platforms benefit greatly from the services provided by journalistic media, the Federal Council deemed compensation for journalistic media for their services to be justified in principle. It also pointed to international developments, which showed that related rights can lead to remuneration for third-party services and thus also generate financial contributions for journalistic media. Against this background, the Federal Council was prepared to examine the various approaches to regulating related rights in greater depth and to draw up a consultation bill by the end of 2022.

On 24 May 2023, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on the amendment of the Copyright Act (CopA). It lasted until 15 September 2023.

Further information
24 May 2023: Federal Council press release on the opening of the consultation on the amendment to the Copyright Act (CopA) regarding a related right for media publishers: news.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=95351

16 August 2023: Related rights for media: statement by collective rights management organisations:
Related rights for media: statement by collective rights management organisations – swisscopyright (only in German)

26 June 2024: Federal Council press release on the results of the consultation procedure: news.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=101604

18.405 – Parliamentary initiative NC Gregor Rutz
Deeds, not words. Remove the household fee for radio and television

18.4278 – Interpellation NC Anita Fetz
Are direct licensing agencies for concerts legal in Switzerland?

18.404 – Parliamentary initiative NC Natalie Rickli
Deeds, not words. Reduce household fee for radio and television to CHF 300

18.3070 – Motion SC Beat Vonlanthen 
A sound and forward-looking media policy to support the diversity of Swiss media 

17.3628 – Postulate Committee for Transport and Telecommunications NC 
Review of the number of SRG stations

17.3627 – Motion of the Committee for Transport and Telecommunications NC
Shared-Content Model

17.3492 – Interpellation NC Kurt Fluri
Support for the organisations of cultural professionals 2017

17.3068 – Interpellation SC Didier Berberat
Foreign advertising window in Switzerland. What solutions for Switzerland as a media location?

17.3010 – Motion, Federal Council Transport and Telecommunications Committee
Reduction of special interest radio channels

17.3009  – Motion Committee for Transport and Telecommunication NC
"Open Content" Model

16.493 – Parliamentary initiative, Federal Council, Philippe Nantermod
Copyright, No fee for use on private premises (hotels, holiday homes, hospitals and prisons) 

16.3849 – Motion by National Council Martin Candinas 
Exemption from licence fees for the dissemination of music for the portions due to mountain and peripheral regions, including Simulcasts

16.3119 – Motion, Federal Council, Corrado Pardini
Open hardware, open software, open source, open data

16.1056 – Enquiry, Federal Council, Balthasar Glättli
Revision of the copyright law. Results of the consultation procedure and preparation of a draft law

15.4211 – Interpellation by National Council Beat Jans
URG. Round off modernisation with contractual freedom?

15.3876 – Interpellation by Council of States Hans Stöckli
Royalties for film authors and actors for video-on-demand usages

15.3849 – Postulate by National Council  Hans Stöckli
Greater flexibility in collective copyright administration

15.3710 – Postulate by National Council Beat Flach
Storage media. Blank media levy transparency for consumers (text not available in English)

15.3397 – Postulate, Federal Council, Olivier Feller
Resale of event tickets at inflated prices. Sanctions

15.1096 – Question NR Viola Amherd
Calculation basis for SUISA fees 

14.4150 – Postulate by Council of States Peter Bieri
Revision of Federal Copyright Law - Introduction of a lending right

14.3293 – Motion by the Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxation
Blank data storage devices

14.3204 – Interpellation by Council of States Felix Gutzwiller
Agur 12 consensus. Further action

13.404 – Parliamentary Initiative by National Council Christian Wasserfallen
End unfair levies on blank data storage devices

13.3561 – Interpellation by National Council Filippo Leutenegger
Transparency in the copyright royalty process


10.3263 – Postulate by Council of States, Géraldine Savary

Does Switzerland need a law against illegal music downloads?

09.1169 – Enquiry by National Council Ruedi Noser

SUISA record turnover for 2008.

09.522 – Parliamentary Initiativeby National Council Susanne Leutenegger Oberholzer
Excessive salary payments at collecting societies.  Amendments to copyright law