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The challenge with parliamentary inquiries

Are such inquiries democracy and accountability in action, or an opportunity to put public media on trial?

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PMA joins statement warning against new Czech PSM funding bill

PMA joins the MFRR in a call to the EC to assess a new PSM funding bill in Czech Republic, as concerns rise over compatibility with EMFA. 

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Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing

Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.

On Our Radar | 22 April 2026

This edition: Hungary's post-election pledge to overhaul state media, and a new parliamentary inquiry into RTVE raises concerns.

PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 April 2026

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

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RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals

RNZ has held its top spot as New Zealand's most trusted news brand in the latest Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report.

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PMA opposes Czech government’s draft law on public media

PMA opposes the government's proposal to replace the existing licence fee with direct state budget funding.

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Overhauls, digital rollout & parliamentary inquiries | The PMA Briefing

Hungarian broadcaster’s news division to be paused, Tunisia's president criticises broadcaster, and controversial inquiry launched into RTVE.

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PSM Weekly l 7-13 April 2026

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

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What it means to be a ‘host broadcaster’: 5 key takeaways

In the latest episode of PMA’s podcast, we speak to the EBC and SABC, after they were the designated host broadcaster for major events.