News deprivation erodes trust in Swiss politics

News Deprivation in Switzerland

Nearly half of Switzerland's population is considered "news-deprived", meaning they rarely consume journalistic media.

According to the University of Zurich's Research Center for the Public Sphere and Society, 46% of Swiss people fall into this category, the highest level recorded.

Switzerland's public sphere is undergoing significant changes due to digital disruption, with artificial intelligence (AI) altering how information is produced, distributed, and consumed.

The consequences are profound—for journalism, media firms and the public alike.

Author's summary: News deprivation affects nearly half of Switzerland's population.

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Le News Le News — 2025-10-30

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