A group of seven people stand facing the camera in a grou[. They stand on a path, leading up to medieval walls.

Why Nordic PSM are joining forces on security and preparedness

RÚV, DR, NRK, SVT, SR, UR and Yle are committing to closer cooperation on preparedness, resilience and continuity of service in crisis.

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Slovenia: Why removing the licence fee could greatly harm RTV Slovenija

PMA warns that replacing the licence fee with direct state funding would undermine RTV Slovenija’s independence and financial security.

Thai PBS

Thailand: Any change to Thai PBS funding must uphold its independence

PMA is concerned by a proposed bill that would change the broadcaster's funding model, making it dependent on the annual state budget.

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Funding changes, copyright & cuts | The PMA Briefing

A governing MP suggests a new funding model for Thai PBS, ERR gets longer-term funding, and a report suggests updating the BBC licence fee.

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PSM Weekly | 30 September – 6 October 2026

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

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Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

This week: BHRT narrowly avoids shutdown after its account is unblocked, and Slovenia votes soon on scrapping RTV SLO's licence fee.

VRT Brussels EU

Belgium: PMA deeply concerned by severity of cuts for VRT

Further cuts for VRT will be hugely disruptive at a time when the role of public service media is only becoming more pronounced.

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Solidarity, terrestrial networks & boycotts | The PMA Briefing

Sweden’s two public broadcasters call for full compensation to cover the costs of maintaining the terrestrial network and Fiji’s government spreads the Public Service Broadcasting funding allocation.

PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 September 2026

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

“Citizens are our first line of defence”: Digital media literacy across Caribbean generations

Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica on the Caribbean's digital literacy gap and what it takes to turn citizens into the first line of defence.