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National inquiries, using AI & a new tax on digital platforms | The PMA Briefing
- France: The report from the inquiry into public media recommends closing services, merging channels and €1 billion in cuts
- Spain: RTVE wants a watchdog to look into whether the parliamentary inquiry into the public broadcaster might affect its “editorial and functional independence”
- Australia: Big tech face a new tax to compensate Australian news media, as the government announces new regime
- Zambia: The president calls on the ZNBC to provide fair and balanced coverage ahead of August’s general elections
- Thailand: Thai PBS unveils an AI-driven shift in its strategy, aiming to move to a broadcaster that is led by data and AI.
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WPFD 2026: Why press freedom matters for disaster preparedness and resilience
Public media are critical partners in disaster preparedness and response, but to be effective, independence is paramount.
Statements & Advocacy
New Zealand: PMA alarmed by Deputy PM commentary on RNZ leadership
Comments from the deputy PM and RNZ shareholding minister, David Seymour, risk undermining trust and independence of public broadcaster.
France: Controversial report recommends drastic PSM reforms
The report from the inquiry on the French PSM suggests implementing €1 billion worth of cuts for the French public media sector.
RightsCon 2026 Cancellation Is a Blow to Civil Society, Free Expression & Right to Assembly
PMA has joined members of GFMD & IFEX in condemning the Zambian government’s decision to force the last-minute cancellation of RightsCon 2026.
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PMA Trainer Grant: Advancing Investigative Journalism in Belize
This year's first PMA Trainer Grant workshop focused on advancing investigative journalism at Greater Belize Media.
Workshop: Disaster-ready media and information ecosystems
A joint workshop by PMA & UNESCO introducing media to the Model Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan for Media Institutions.
Roundtable: Indigenous Archiving
This event will explore Indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural exchange, & the responsibilities when working with culturally sensitive material.
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