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PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 March 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing
The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.
BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC
With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.
BBC Charter Review: A generational opportunity for the BBC
In its BBC Charter Review submission, PMA sets out its vision for a well-funded, independently governed, and democratically resilient BBC.
Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence
EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.
International Women’s Day 2026: For women journalists “The abuse is normalised”
For International Women’s Day, Leona O’Neill, reflects on her experience in the profession and the challenges women face on the job.
Media Uncovered
Listen to our new podcast uncovering and providing insights into the world of public interest media
Events, Projects & Research
New PMA Board Elected
The new Public Media Alliance board includes public media leaders from eleven countries across five continents.
UNESCO IPDC supports two 2026 projects with PMA
PMA has been awarded two project funds through UNESCO’s IPDC, a specialised UN committee for media development.
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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