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The two questions shaping the public media funding debate in 2026


Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?

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BBC Group and YouTube announce new strategic partnership


The BBC Group and Youtube announce a new strategic partnership to deliver for audiences and support UK creators.

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Lay offs, shut downs & appointments | The PMA Briefing


RTM and Bernama join Malaysia’s Media Council, RTSH faces closure while STVR cuts staff and Taiwan sets board term limits.

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PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 January 2026


PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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PMA calls for safeguards of PSM in EU Broadcasting Communication consultation


As the EU considers reviewing the Broadcasting Communication, PMA calls for the protection of core principles for independent public media.

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CBC Expands Local News Coverage Across Canada


CBC News expands local news coverage to 77 bureaus and stations across Canada, creating 11 new local bureaus.

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ARD joins the Public Media Alliance


PMA looks forward to collaborating with ARD on global public media challenges such as prominence and discoverability.

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How collaboration is fuelling the mission of public media and PMA | CEO Message


As 2025 comes to an end, PMA's CEO reflects on this busy year which saw many challenges for PSM but also successful projects for PMA. 

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Roundtable: Responsible AI in International Public Media


Our next PSM Unpacked roundtable will explore Responsible AI in International Public Media: Procurement, Geopolitics and Governance. 

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