Communication platforms: Federal Council wishes to strengthen youth protection
The Federal Council, at its meeting on 14 October 2026, noted the results of the consultation on a new law for communication platforms and search engines and instructed DETEC to draft a dispatch by the end of 2027. The draft will include measures to protect children and extend the reporting procedure to all content suspected of being unlawful. The full text is available in German, French and Italian.
The Federal Council, at its meeting on 14 October 2026, noted the results of the consultation on a new law for communication platforms and search engines and instructed DETEC to draft a dispatch by the end of 2027. The draft will include measures to protect children and extend the reporting procedure to all content suspected of being unlawful. The full text is available in German, French and Italian.
The law will shape the regulatory environment for AI‑driven content moderation and digital intermediaries in Switzerland.
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