Sveriges Radio AB, also called Swedish Radio in English, is Sweden's national publicly funded radio broadcaster. Sveriges Radio is a public limited company, owned by an independent foundation, previously funded through a licensing fee, the level of which is decided by the Swedish Riksdag. As of 1 January 2019, the funds stem from standard taxation. No advertising is permitted. Its legal status could be described as that of a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization.
- Country
- Sweden
- Headquarters
- Stockholm
- Inception
- March 21, 1924, 1957, February 6, 1991
- Website
- https://sverigesradio.se/