The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Media Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
400 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
19 December 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2006
Description
The Swedish public service television company, Sveriges Television (SVT), will cut 400 jobs in the three coming years. Stockholm will be most affected by this restructuring plan, with 250 being scrapped. Through this plan, SVT aims to reduce fixed costs and make more resources available for programme activities.
Sources
19 December 2003: Dagens Nyheter
19 December 2003: Press release by SVT
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Sveriges Television, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 59307, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59307.
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